
Opinion|Videos|July 25, 2024
An Overview of Fusion-Guided Systems
Author(s)Kyrollis Attalla, MD
A urologic oncologist discusses how MRI- or fusion-guided biopsies have helped overcome the limitations of traditional prostate biopsies.
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Video content above is prompted by the following questions:
- What is the difference between software and cognitive fusion? Why might you prefer one over the other? Are all systems the same?
- A recent study indicated that detection rates were similar. Have you found that to be true in clinical practice?
- What are key differences between rigid fusion and elastic fusion? Between organ-based tracking and probe tracking technologies?
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