Transrectal vs transperineal prostate biopsy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
The LATP biopsy is associated with lower rates of infection and sepsis compared to TRUS biopsy. The LATP biopsy also detects a higher overall incidence of prostate cancer and clinically significant prostate cancer (Gleason Grade Group 2-5).
Authors
- Cian Hehir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8437-1447)
- Kieran J. Breen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3891-5391)
- Gavin Calpin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0266-2038)
- Mariyah Ihab Alzayer
- David Galvin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9777-9852)
- Diarmaid Moran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7248-1769)
- M.S. Inder
- Benjamin M. MacCurtain
- Fintan R. Ryan
Institutions
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE)
- Lenox Hill Hospital (US)
- St. Vincent's University Hospital (IE)
- North Shore Diabetes and Endocrine Associates (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Urology
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.70204
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00