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Trophectoderm Biopsy
In 1990, Handyside et al. reported a successful pregnancy utilizing preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) technology for embryo sex selection in...
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Value of perilesional biopsies in multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging-targeted biopsy and systematic biopsy in detection of prostate cancer: results of a prospective, non-randomized, surgeon-blinded study
PurposeThe goal of this study is to address if detection rates of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) can be increased by additional...
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A multicenter noninferior randomized controlled study of sentinel lymph node biopsy alone versus sentinel lymph node biopsy plus lymphadenectomy for patients with stage I endometrial cancer, INSEC trial concept
BackgroundUp to the present time, there has remained a lack of strong evidence as to whether sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace lymphadenectomy...
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Biopsy Techniques
Improvements in imaging equipment have allowed for marked advances in biopsy-related minimally invasive procedures. Accuracy and success rates have...
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DEPROMP Trial: the additive value of PSMA-PET/CT-guided biopsy for prostate cancer management in biopsy naïve men—study protocol for a randomized trial
BackgroundThe primary objective is to determine the proportion of men with suspected prostate cancer (PCA) in whom the management plans are changed...
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Solitary Lung Nodule: CT-Guided Transthoracic Biopsy vs Transbronchial Biopsy With Endobronchial Ultrasound and Flexible Bronchoscope, a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
BackgroundTransbronchial lung biopsy with radial endobronchial ultrasound (rEBUS-TBB) and Computed tomography (CT) scan-guided transthoracic biopsy...
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Antimicrobial prophylaxis protocol based on rectal swab culture before prostate biopsy to prevent infectious complications: a prospective randomized comparative study
PurposeTo evaluate the benefit of targeted antibiotic prophylaxis (TAP) based on rectal swab culture in comparison with standard empiric...
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A prospective multi-center randomized comparative trial evaluating outcomes of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided 12-core systematic biopsy, mpMRI-targeted 12-core biopsy, and artificial intelligence ultrasound of prostate (AIUSP) 6-core targeted biopsy for prostate cancer diagnosis
BackgroundArtificial intelligence ultrasound of prostate (AIUSP)-targeted biopsy has been used for prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis. The objective of...
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Low-dose versus standard-dose computed tomography-guided biopsy for pulmonary nodules: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundTo assess relative safety and diagnostic performance of low- and standard-dose computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy for pulmonary nodules...
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Results of fusion prostate biopsy comparing with cognitive and systematic biopsy
PurposeOur study aims to determine whether there are differences in the degree of detection of prostate cancer (PCa) and CsPCa between fusion...
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Role of targeted biopsy, perilesional biopsy, random biopsy, and their combination in the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer by mpMRI/transrectal ultrasonography fusion biopsy in confirmatory biopsy during active surveillance program
BackgroundBased on the findings of different trials in biopsy naïve patients, target biopsy (TB) plus random biopsy (RB) during mpMRI-guided...
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Antibiotic prophylaxis for percutaneous renal biopsy: study protocol for a prospective randomized trial
BackgroundThe major complication of renal biopsy is bleeding. Infection is an extremely rare complication of percutaneous renal biopsy, providing...
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Liquid Biopsy and Cancer
Liquid biopsy is a minimally invasive diagnostic tool for cancer that analyzes easily accessible fluids such as blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid...
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing low-dose versus standard-dose computed tomography-guided lung biopsy
BackgroundDespite the existence of several Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) investigating Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) as a guide in lung...
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Role of targeted biopsy, perilesional biopsy, and random biopsy in prostate cancer diagnosis by mpMRI/transrectal ultrasonography fusion biopsy
PurposeIt is still not clear the role of perilesional biopsy (PL) and the extension of the random biopsy (RB) scheme to be adopted during...
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Does Gelfoam slurry embolization post-pulmonary biopsy reduce risk of pneumothorax? A prospective randomized control study
BackgroundCT-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy has become a widely accepted safe method in establishing the etiology of lung masses....
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Is music intervention effective in reducing anxiety and pain during breast biopsy procedure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
PurposeTo evaluate the evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) about the effect of music intervention in reducing patients’ anxiety during...
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A Randomized Study of Transrectal Prostate Biopsy in Left Lateral Versus Lithotomy Positions on Pain, Anxiety, and Erectile Function
Transrectal prostate biopsy (TRPBx) is the most effective method in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, this method can sometimes cause...
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Targeted biopsy of the prostate
Diagnostic multiparametric MRI of the prostate has steadily evolved over the last three decades and can now reliably depict the dominant tumor in...
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IgA nephropathy in children with minimal proteinuria: to biopsy or not to biopsy?
BackgroundTubulointerstitial lesions and glomerular inflammation severity have been shown to correlate with proteinuria in children with IgA...
