Medical articles of Prostate biopsy

06/03/2026
Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid
Urologist
The importance of PSA testing
In this article, revered consultant urologist, Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid, discusses the importance of PSA testing when it comes to diagnosing or ruling out prostate cancer.
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12/01/2026
Written by Top Doctors
What is Aquablation, and how effective is it?
Here to explain what Aquablation is and its overall effectiveness when it comes to treating BPH in men is renowned consultant urologist, Mr Sarp Keskin.
11/09/2025
Mr Christian Brown
Urologist
The use of PSA and MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis
Here, renowned consultant urologist, Mr Christian Brown, discusses the use of both PSA and MRI in relation to the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
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12/12/2024
Mr Marc Laniado
Urologist
Transforming prostate cancer care: The promise of focal therapy
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, yet its treatment often presents significant challenges. Conventional approaches like surgery or radiation therapy can effectively target the disease but are often accompanied by potential side effects, such as urinary incontinence or sexual dysfunction. Focal therapy, an innovative treatment option, is transforming the landscape of prostate cancer care, offering a less invasive approach while preserving quality of life.
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11/06/2024
Mr Ashwin Sridhar
Consultant Urologist and Robotic Prostate and Bladder Cancer Surgeon
What to expect from a prostate biopsy: Expert insight
A prostate biopsy is a crucial diagnostic procedure for assessing potential prostate cancer, a concern for many men as they age. But what exactly does this procedure entail? In essence, it involves the extraction of a small tissue sample from the prostate gland, located near the bladder and urethra. In his latest online article, Mr Ashwin Sridhar explores what happens before, during, and after a prostate biopsy, shedding light on its accuracy, safety, and potential discomforts.
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10/07/2023
Professor Greg Shaw
Urologist
MRI fusion biopsy: "The most accurate way to diagnose prostate cancer."
MRI fusion biopsy is currently the gold standard diagnostic method when it comes to accurately detecting prostate cancer and guiding the biopsy process. Top Doctors speaks to highly-respected and globally-recognised consultant urological surgeon Professor Greg Shaw all about it, including why it’s required, what’s involved and if it’s painful.
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09/06/2023
Mr Biju Nair
Urologist
Get it checked! All about diagnosis for prostate problems
Whether prostate problems lead to a benign or cancerous diagnosis, it's always a good idea to get it checked. Leading consultant urologist Mr Biju Nair is here to discuss what's involved in prostate health assessment tests, how often should men undergo prostate health checks and what happens after a diagnosis, among many other interesting points.
17/04/2023
Mr Christof Kastner
Urologist
A guide to MRI Fusion Vector prostate biopsy
An MRI Fusion Vector prostate biopsy is a procedure which can detect prostate cancer. The procedure implements a combination of real-time ultrasound guidance and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is a biopsy which can detect abnormal areas of the prostate which indicate that cancer may be present in the cells. Esteemed consultant urologist Mr Christof Kastner explains the procedure, including how it is performed and its benefits.
04/02/2020
Mr Simon Brewster
Urologist
What to expect from a prostate biopsy
A prostate biopsy is used to remove tissue samples from the prostate gland so that they can be examined for ruling in or out prostate cancer. We've asked one of our top urologists Mr Simon Brewster what happens before the biopsy and what occurs on the day.
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22/11/2019
Mr Aza Mohammed
Urologist
Detecting prostate cancer with the PCA3 urine test
PCA3 is a urine test that measures the concentration of the PCA3 molecules in the urine before and after a prostate exam. The PCA3 urine test is particularly useful in men to provide a guide on whether there is a need for a second biopsy as a result of a high-risk of underlying prostate cancer. Urologist Mr Aza Mohammed tells us more about the PCA3 test and how it compares to other tests in the detection of prostate cancer.