3335: How to efficiently perform transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) and TRUS guided biopsy of the prostate: Step-by-step DVD-Rom based visual guide

Abstract

Objectives: To teach a physician how to use TRUS in diagnosing prostate lesions. To present TRUS prostate echoanatomy, semiology and hemodynamics of prostate cancer (PrCa). To underline the significance of procedural methods such as probe, probe protection, probe manipulation and anesthesia administration. To establish a safe and credible procedure that minimizes complications and ensures true positive results. Methods: This medical e-book is a multimedia DVD-Rom based teaching file illustrating the steps taken to perform a transrectal ultrasound exam and a Transrectal Guided Biopsy transrectal guided biopsy. A detailed description of TRUS techniques, TRUS technique for the detection and staging of PrCa (based on over 20,000 confirmed cases), color Doppler, as well as the technique of US-guided biopsies is provided in a user-friendly manner. The proper TRUS technique is demonstrated step-by-step educational double video presentations of both techniques, including a simultaneous presentation of the real time ultrasound exam and the examiner’s technique, from the beginning of the exam till the end. Results: This e-book aims to teach the TRUS procedure in detection and staging of PrCa. Conclusions: User-friendly DVD-Rom based visual guide with step-by-step instructions on how to perform a TRUS examination of the Prostate and attain biopsy samples by using TRUS Guidance.