Opinion|Videos|October 12, 2023
Leveraging MRI and Fusion-Guided Biopsy for Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer
Author(s)Amir H. Lebastchi, MD
Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, outlines his general strategy for active surveillance in prostate cancer patients, emphasizing the role of MRI and fusion-guided prostate biopsy.
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