Prostate cancer typically develops without symptoms in its early stages, which is why it can only be detected through comprehensive diagnostic screening. Traditional diagnostic methods often involve multiple tests, which can be time-consuming, costly, and uncomfortable for patients. However, the integration of modern medical advancements—specifically micro-ultrasound imaging—has revolutionized the diagnostic process, making it far more reliable, accurate, comfortable, affordable, and comprehensive.
What is Prostate Micro-Ultrasound?
Prostate micro-ultrasound is a cutting-edge imaging method that examines the prostate at a microscopic level and can also guide targeted biopsies when necessary.
This technology has transformed the traditional, multi-step prostate cancer screening process. The system is designed specifically for diagnosing prostate conditions and guiding targeted biopsies with high precision.
What Does Micro-Ultrasound Offer?
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300% improvement in diagnostic quality
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300% increase in biopsy accuracy
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300% increase in treatment effectiveness
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Precise identification of biopsy targets for optimal diagnostic results
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Higher accuracy than MRI in prostate cancer diagnosis
How Does Micro-Ultrasound Compare to MRI and Traditional Ultrasound?
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It is a state-of-the-art technology with no global equivalent
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Offers 300% higher resolution than traditional ultrasound—can visualize structures as small as the diameter of a human hair
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Diagnostic effectiveness is equal to or even superior to MRI
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Much more affordable than MRI
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Faster than MRI
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Performed directly by a urologist or within a specialized urology clinic, ensuring highly qualified interpretation, unlike MRI which is often read by general radiologists
How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed with Micro-Ultrasound?
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PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Blood Test
PSA testing remains one of the most important tools for early detection of prostate cancer. Recent guidelines from the European Association of Urology have lowered the PSA threshold:-
Previously: 0–4 ng/mL was considered normal
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Now: Values above 2 ng/mL may raise suspicion and warrant further testing
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Micro-Ultrasound Imaging with the ExactVu System-
A highly advanced diagnostic platform that investigates prostate tissue at a cellular level (70-micron resolution)
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Allows specialists to accurately assess whether a biopsy is necessary
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If needed, it enables precise targeting of the most suspicious regions
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Unlike traditional ultrasound (with a frequency of 6–7 MHz), micro-ultrasound operates at 29 MHz, giving it superior resolution and the ability to clearly differentiate suspicious prostate tissue.
Fusion Biopsy (if necessary)
When clinically indicated, 100% diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer is achievable with Fusion Biopsy, which merges MRI and micro-ultrasound data on the ExactVu platform. This method provides a new level of resolution and allows:
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Ultra-precise differentiation of suspicious tissue
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Accurate targeting of the affected area
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Real-time execution of targeted biopsies
Why Choose Karazanashvili’s Robotic Urology Center?
This center is the only urological hub in the region that offers prostate micro-ultrasound imaging. It helps avoid unnecessary biopsies and lengthy diagnostic procedures, saving both time and money for patients.
Remarkably, early-stage prostate cancer treatment is 30 times more affordable and 95% more effective than treatment of advanced disease.
