
Feature|Articles|March 18, 2026
Laurence Klotz, MD, FRCSC, reveals the impact of micro-ultrasound on his prostate cancer practice
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The OPTIMUM randomized trial demonstrated that microultrasonography-guided biopsy is noninferior to MRI fusion-guided biopsy for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer, with a streamlined in-office workflow, a manageable learning curve, and substantially lower cost that may help address diagnostic access gaps worldwide.
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