In the Era of mpMRI and PSMA PET/CT: Does Digital Rectal Examination Still Matter?
Despite the rise of advanced imaging techniques, DRE remains a valuable adjunctive tool in identifying high-risk and advanced PCa. When interpreted alongside mpMRI and PSMA PET/CT findings, DRE provides additional clinical insight, supporting its continued role in risk stratification rather than screening in the modern diagnostic workflow.
Authors
- Ebru Hasbay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6288-3169)
- Deniz Bolat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7338-8737)
- M. Çinar
- Anil Eker
- Yasin Ceylan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6469-4572)
- S. Karatas Celik
- Fatih Diler
- Selda Yilmaz Tatar
- Berk Karaca
- Cagatay Kayar
- Tansu Degirmenci
Institutions
- Izmir University (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Prostate
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pros.70151
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00