Published in BJU international
To evaluate the histopathological outcomes, morbidity and tolerability of freehand transperineal (TP) prostate biopsies using the PrecisionPoint™ access system (Perineologic, Cumberland, MD, USA) under local anaesthetic (LA) in the day surgery and outpatient environments, as systematic and targeted biopsies can be taken with the potential for reduc...
Published in American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
The optimal imaging modality of obstetric anal sphincter injuries needs to take into consideration convenience, availability, and ability to assess the sphincter morphologic condition. Endoanal ultrasound imaging currently is regarded as the reference standard, but it is not widely available in obstetric units. Exoanal alternatives exist, such as 3...
Published in Central European Journal of Urology
Introduction Urologists are commonly facing the dilemma of elevating prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels despite a series of negative prostate biopsy results. Although fusion biopsies are being used increasingly, they are not available in many centers. We evaluated the prostate cancer detection rate using transperineal magnetic resonance imaging...
Published in Neurourology and urodynamics
The efficacy of perioperative pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) remains unclear. Visualization of the bladder neck and urethra using transperineal ultrasound (US) may promote self-recognition of urethral closure during PFM contraction. This study aimed to examine whether tr...
Published in BJU international
To describe a step-by-step guide for using the first transperineal targeted prostate biopsy platform available in the USA. A total of 32 men with elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were diagnosed with a region of interest on multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) between February 2017 and January 2018. The transperineal tar...
Published in BJU international
To analyse the detection rates of primary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-fusion transperineal prostate biopsy using combined targeted and systematic core distribution in three tertiary referral centres. In this multicentre, prospective outcome study, 807 consecutive biopsy-naïve patients underwent MRI-guided transperineal prostate biopsy, as the ...
Objectives: To analyse the detection rates of primary MRI-fusion transperineal prostate biopsy using combined targeted and systematic core distribution in three tertiary referral centres. Patients and Methods: Multicentre, prospective outcome study of 807 consecutive biopsy-naïve patients having undergone MRI-guided transperineal prostate biopsy as...
Published in Urology
To evaluate safety and feasibility in a first-in-human trial of a direct magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided prostate biopsy using a novel robotic device. MrBot is an MRI-safe robotic device constructed entirely with nonconductive, nonmetallic, and nonmagnetic materials and developed by our group. A safety and feasibility clinical trial was des...
Published in ANZ journal of surgery
Transperineal rectocele repair offers an effective method of symptom improvement and appears to have a similar complication rate as transanal rectocele repair. Concomitant use of synthetic and biological mesh augmentation is becoming more common; however, high-quality comparative data are lacking, so a direct comparison between surgical approaches ...
We developed a new technique for evaluating effacement with cervical thickness. Cervical dilation and thickness using a transperineal intrapartum US demonstrated significant correlation with DVE findings. The use of a wireless US device is convenient and may be advantageous in the labor ward; however, further research is needed to define the role o...
