A Comparative Study between Transrectal Ultrasound Guided 6-Core and 12-Core Prostate Biopsy for Detection of Prostate Cancer

Abstract

Background: Prostate cancer is common in urological practice. Diagnosis of prostate cancer depends on biopsy of the prostate. For the last two decade TRUS guided 6 core (sextant) biopsy is being considered as standard for prostate biopsy. Various studies in different countries showed the drawback of sextant biopsy. The debate remains alive on number of biopsy core which is appropriate for obtaining representative tissue. Moreover, more number of needle biopsy may be associated with more complication. Methods: In this hospital based Quasi experimental study, a total of 50 patients were allocated into two groups by purposive sampling technique where 6 core prostate biopsy in one group and 12 core biopsy in another group. Baseline demographic and clinical data were recorded. Post procedural morbidity & histopathological findings were recorded. All the collected data were compiled. Further Statistical analyses of the results were obtained by using Microsoft Xcel, 2010 and web based computer software - Graph Pad Software, 2017. A probability value (p) of less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: The baseline characteristics like age, S.PSA, prostate volume & DRE findings were similar in two groups. Cancer detection rate was not significantly different between the 6 core biopsy group and 12 core biopsy group (48% Vs 60%, p=0.395). Dysuria with difficulty in micturition and hematuria after biopsy significantly more in 12 core biopsy group (24% Vs 44% and 32% Vs 60% respectively). Other post procedural complications like fever, perrectal bleeding was found statistically not significant between two groups Conclusion: Trans rectal ultrasound guided 6 core biopsy is equally effective as Trans rectal ultrasound guided 12 core biopsy for detection of prostate cancer.