Algorithm to detect ISUP ≥ 2 prostate cancer using canine detection
摘要
Screening and diagnosing ISUP ≥ 2 prostate cancer is challenging. This study aimed to determine whether canine detection could be beneficial addition to the ISUP ≥ 2 prostate cancer diagnostic protocol by creating a decision-making algorithm for men with suspected prostate cancer.
MethodsWe conducted a prospective study at two urology institutions and a French veterinary school, including men with a suspicion of prostate cancer from November to April 2023, which were divided into two groups according to their prostate biopsy results. Eight binary variables known to be associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer were considered: body mass index, family history, age, smoking status, hypertension, digital rectal examination, total PSA level and prostate MRI. A decision-making algorithm was then created using two diagnostic scores.
Results151 patients were included, 78 with ISUP ≥2 prostate cancer, and 73 without. The ProstateDetectScore was based on age, blood pressure, digital rectal examination, and MRI.
The algorithm, involving canine detection, increases ISUP ≥2 prostate cancer detection rate through prostate biopsy, thus reducing the number of unnecessary biopsies.