MRI-guided prostate biopsy: which direction?

This thesis explores the integration of imaging and robotics in MRI-guided prostate biopsy to improve prostate cancer detection. MRI-guided biopsy demonstrated a high detection rate of clinically significant cancers, particularly in regions often missed by conventional ultrasound-guided biopsy.

Robotic-assisted MRI-guided biopsy was shown to be feasible, with comparable accuracy to manual techniques, though current technical complexity limits routine use. Additionally, real-time tracking methods can significantly speed up and improve biopsy procedures.

Overall, combining multiparametric MRI with advanced guidance and robotic technologies has strong potential to enhance precision, efficiency, and personalization in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.