State-of-the-art Technology

Fusion biopsies have become a fundamental part of our clinical practice in recent years and are performed several hundred times annually. Our skilled team possesses extensive experience in this field. We utilise advanced technology called micro-ultrasound, which combines on-site ultrasound images with the provided MRI images.

Micro-Ultrasound ExactVu

Our high-resolution micro-ultrasound enables us to accurately visualise suspicious areas of the prostate, comparable to the level of accuracy achieved with an mpMRI. Traditional ultrasound machines typically operate at 5 to 9 megahertz. However, with ExactVu, we generate images at an impressive 29 megahertz, resulting in significantly improved image quality compared to previous technologies.

Moreover, we can import and utilise your existing mpMRI images as usual.

As an example, you can observe the difference in image quality using a kiwi:

Herkömmlicher Ultraschall

Conventional ultrasound

Hochauflösender Mikroultraschall

High-resolution micro-ultrasound

Thanks to micro-ultrasound, we can provide a more precise diagnosis even for patients who are unable to undergo an mpMRI due to various reasons such as:

  • Implants (specific prostheses, cochlear implants, pacemakers, etc.)
  • Claustrophobia
  • Obesity

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