Survival Outcomes for Men over 80 Years Undergoing Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy: A Prospective Analysis.

Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among elderly males in Western countries. TRUS biopsy remains a standard diagnosing approach for prostate cancer but poses notable risks, particularly in older men, including complications such as sepsis, acute retention, and rectal bleeding, which can lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate cancer-specific survival outcomes in men aged over 80 years and whether there is any cancer-specific survival advantage for TRUS biopsy procedure.

Comparative Assessment of Different Ultrasound Technologies in the Detection of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The present study aimed to assess the diagnostic test accuracy of different ultrasound scanning technologies in the detection of prostate cancer. A systematic search was conducted using the Cochrane Guidelines for Screening and Diagnostic Tests. We performed a systematic search in the international databases PubMed, Medline, Ovid, Embase and Cochrane Library.