Because of the earlier diagnosis of prostate cancer, tumors are smaller and harder
to locate. Therefore, urologists are considering more comprehensive biopsy strategies..
“The 6 systematic biopsies … are inadequate and…a minimum of 8, including the
apex, mid lobar mid gland, lateral mid gland and lateral base, should routinely be performed.”
Presti JC, Chang JJ, Bhargava V, et al. The optimal systematic prostate biopsy
scheme should include 8 rather than 6 biopsies: Results of a prospective clinical trial. J Urol 2000;169:163-167.
