Transrectal aspiration biopsy and punch biopsy in the diagnosis of prostate carcinoma--a comparative study and literature review

Abstract

It can be concluded from the data presented here, that perineal punch biopsy is able to supply more reliable results than fine needle aspiration biopsy in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. The advantage of aspiration biopsy, however, is its low incidence of complications. Since the application of both methods, namely transrectal aspiration biopsy and perineal punch biopsy, offers an additional factor of reliability, it appears worth-while to utilize both procedures in the diagnosis of carcinoma of the prostate.