3-Dimensional Elastic Registration System of Prostate Biopsy Location by Real-Time 3-Dimensional Transrectal Ultrasound Guidance With Magnetic Resonance/Transrectal Ultrasound Image Fusion

Abstract

The novel, computer assisted, 3-dimensional transrectal ultrasound biopsy localization system achieved encouraging accuracy with less than 3 mm error for targeting hypoechoic and isoechoic lesions. The ability to register actual biopsy trajectory and perform elastic magnetic resonance/ultrasound image fusion is a significant advantage for future focal therapy application.