SP7.1.14 Our experience of the first 100 cases of prostate biopsy using the Transperineal PrecisionPoint Access system at a hospital in the North West of England

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Abstract Aims The diagnosis of prostate cancer has evolved over the past 2 decades with rapid changes occurring in the last 5 years. Traditionally transrectal prostate biopsies were the standard. However due to the risk of sepsis and sub optimal diagnostic accuracy, this method has been superseded by biopsies of the prostate now being performed via the transperineal (TP) route more frequently. Our hospital was the first in our region to use the PrecisionPoint Transperineal Access system to perform TP biopsy under local anaesthetic, and here we present our experience of the first 100 cases. Aims of this study included determining cancer detection rate and MRI correlation, as well as looking at rates of complications post procedure. Method This was a retrospective study with 100 patients in our cohort. We assessed MRI and histology correlation and post procedure complication rates. Results Histology in 72% of patients was positive for prostate cancer. Correlation between MRI findings and histology were noted to be high. As Likert score decreased, so did percentage of positive biopsies. Rates of significant complications were low, with no hospital admissions required following the procedure. Conclusion Our study demonstrates TP biopsy using the PrecisionPoint transperineal access system is a safe and effective method of detecting prostate cancer, which is well tolerated by patients.