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.

Episodes in this series

Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 1 Landscape Surrounding Prostate Cancer Screening

Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 2 Updates in Approaches for Prostate Cancer Biopsy and Diagnosis

Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 3 The Evolving Landscape Surrounding Fusion-Guided Prostate Biopsy

Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 4 Perspectives on Comparative Data for Software- and Cognitive-Based Fusion Biopsies

Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 5 Leveraging MRI and Fusion-Guided Biopsy for Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer

Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 6 Integrating MRI and Ultrasound Fusion-Based Technology for Personalized Focal Therapy in Prostate Cancer

Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

EP. 7 Expert Perspectives on the VIOLETTE Study and Future Directions in Prostate Cancer Research

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