Prostate Fusion Biopsy (3D Imaging and Navigation)

Istanbul

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahir Turan, MD · Last reviewed May 11, 2026

Prostate Fusion Biopsy (3D Imaging and Navigation) in Istanbul is available at 2 hospitals in the Voumed network.

Prostate fusion biopsy is an advanced way of taking tissue samples from the prostate to diagnose prostate cancer accurately. It blends two types of imaging, a detailed MRI scan taken in advance and live ultrasound during the procedure, into a single three-dimensional picture. This "fusion" lets the doctor see exactly where any suspicious areas lie and guide the biopsy needle straight to them, rather than sampling the gland at random. The result is a more precise, targeted biopsy that improves the detection of cancers that genuinely need treatment, while helping to avoid unnecessary findings.

At a glance

Type: image-guided, targeted prostate biopsy system
Used for: accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer
Key benefit: precise targeting of suspicious areas using fused MRI and ultrasound
Anaesthesia: local anaesthesia, sometimes with light sedation
Where it is used: leading accredited urology centres abroad

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