Progress of robot-assisted prostate puncture technique in the early diagnosis of prostate cancer

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-6899.2025.03.011

Abstract

Abstract:

Objective

To review the progress of robotic-assisted prostate aspiration biopsy to guide clinical trials and promote the optimization of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

Methods

The common types of prostate biopsy, including nuclear magnetic resonance guidance, ultrasound-guided transrectal puncture, and transperineal puncture, are summarized, their advantages and disadvantages are analyzed, and the theoretical basis and development history of robotic-assisted prostate biopsy, as well as the current status and advantages of the different technological routes, are presented in detail.

Results

The current status of robot-assisted prostate aspiration biopsy is summarized, the problems of intelligent aspiration biopsy due to technical factors are pointed out, and the future development direction of intelligent aspiration is prospected.

Conclusions

Robotic prostate aspiration technology provides more efficient and precise technical support for the early diagnosis of prostate cancer and better treatment outcomes for patients.

Key words: Prostate cancer, Prostate biopsy, Robot-assisted prostate biopsy, Early diagnosis

Ruoxuan Liu, Qiyou Wu, Zhenhua Liu, Lu Yang, Qiang Wei, Pengfei Shen, Xiang Tu. Progress of robot-assisted prostate puncture technique in the early diagnosis of prostate cancer[J]. Chinese Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2025, 18(03): 184-187.

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