Four regions 12-core systemic prostate biopsy for diagnosis of prostate cancer / 中华男科学杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the clinical value of the four regions 12-core systemic prostate biopsy.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Ninety-one patients suspected of prostate cancer received four regions 12-core systemic prostate biopsy, and the detection rate and complications were compared with those of the sextant method.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>More positive results were obtained in detecting prostate cancer with the four regions 12-core method, and the complications were similar to those of the sextant biopsy.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The four regions 12-core biopsy was suggested for patients suspected of prostate cancer with enlarged prostate gland above 40 ml.</p>