Was kann der transrektale Ultraschall 2025?

Zusammenfassung

Der transrektale Ultraschall, insbesondere in Kombination von Hochfrequenzultraschall und MR-TRUS-Fusionstechnologien bietet eine präzise und effektive Methode zur Korrelation und gezielten Biopsie von suspekten intraprostatischen Läsionen, welche mittels MRT detektiert wurden. Die Fortschritte in der Bildgebungstechnologie durch den Einsatz von 29-Mhz-Mikroultraschallsonden, roboterassistierter Systeme und die Integration von KI-basierten Analysen versprechen eine weitere Verbesserung der Diagnostik in der Breite und eine Reduktion unnötiger Biopsien. Technische Weiterentwicklungen und verbesserte TRUS-Ausbildung können in Zukunft zu einer dezentralen und finanzierbaren Diagnostik des Prostatakarzinoms beitragen.

Abstract

Transrectal ultrasound, particularly in the combination of high-frequency ultrasound and MR-TRUS fusion technologies, provides a highly precise and effective method for correlation and targeted biopsy of suspicious intraprostatic lesions detected by MRI. Advances in imaging technology, driven by 29 Mhz micro-ultrasound transducers, robotic-assisted systems, and the integration of AI-based analyses, promise further improvements in diagnostic accuracy and a reduction in unnecessary biopsies. Further technological advancements and improved TRUS training could contribute to a decentralized and cost-effective diagnostic evaluation of prostate cancer in the future.

Schlüsselwörter

TRUS - Ultraschall - Prostata

Keywords

TRUS - ultrasound - prostate

Publication History

Received: 10 November 2024

Accepted after revision: 04 February 2025

Article published online:
28 May 2025

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