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Editorial
. 2025 Apr 30;14(4):883-887.
doi: 10.21037/tau-2024-754. Epub 2025 Apr 27.

Choosing the path: insights into transperineal vs. transrectal prostate biopsy

Mandy Hsu  1 , Stephen Sekoulopoulos  2 , Jay D Raman  2
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Editorial

Choosing the path: insights into transperineal vs. transrectal prostate biopsy

Mandy Hsu et al. Transl Androl Urol. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Prostate; biopsy; transperineal (TP); transrectal (TR).

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://tau.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/tau-2024-754/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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