ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2017
From novice to expert: analyzing the learning curve for MRI-transrectal ultrasonography fusion-guided transrectal prostate biopsy.
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- The influence of the operator's experience on the outcomes of fusion prostate biopsy.Central European journal of urology · 2023Article
- Understanding tumor localization in multiparametric MRI of the prostate-effectiveness of 3D printed models.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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- A prospective study on inter-operator variability in semi-robotic software-based MRI/TRUS-fusion targeted prostate biopsies.World journal of urology · 2022Article
- The urologist's learning curve of "in-bore" magnetic resonance-guided prostate biopsy.BMC urology · 2021Article
- Analyzing the learning curves of a novice and an experienced urologist for transrectal magnetic resonance imaging-ultrasound fusion prostate biopsy.Translational andrology and urology · 2021Article
- Association of training level and outcome of software-based image fusion-guided targeted prostate biopsies.World journal of urology · 2019Article
- Controversies in MR targeted biopsy: alone or combined, cognitive versus software-based fusion, transrectal versus transperineal approach?World journal of urology · 2019Review
- Developing a coordinate-based strategy to support cognitive targeted prostate biopsies and correlative spatial-histopathological outcome analysis.Asian journal of andrologyArticle
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Abstract
purposeTo investigate the learning curve of a novice in MRI/TRUS software fusion biopsy and to compare his results with the expert standard at our institution.
methodsOverall 126 MRI/TRUS fusion-guided transrectal biopsies were performed using an electromagnetic tracking ultrasonography platform. The learning progress of the novice was evaluated comparing his initial 42 procedures (group A) with his following 42 (group B). The institution's expert standard (group C), which was compared to the novice's groups, was defined by the expert's experience of 42 MRI/TRUS fusion biopsies. Primary learning curve parameters were targeted biopsy detection quotient and biopsy time.
resultsOverall detection of prostate cancer was 64% (27/42), 62% (26/42) and 62% (26/42) in groups A, B and C, respectively. The median target biopsy detection quotient significantly increased (p = 0.04) in group B (0.75, interquartile range (IQR) 0.25-1.0) compared to group A. (0.33, IQR 0.2-0.5). Group C revealed a median detection quotient of 0.5 (IQR 0.25-0.76) that did not differ significantly from the novice's groups (p = 0.2). Median biopsy time was significantly higher in group A (45 min, IQR 33-50 min) compared to groups B (25 min, IQR 23-29 min) and C (24 min, IQR 16-46 min) (p < 0.01).
conclusionsThe present study revealed the individual learning curve of a novice in MRI/TRUS fusion biopsy and demonstrated significant learning progress regarding targeted biopsy detection quotient and biopsy time.
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