No Endorectal Devices

This procedure does not require the use of any endorectal devices.

Non-invasive procedure is one where the introduction of instruments into the body is not required. A biopsy or a prostate ultrasound with an endorectal probe would count as invasive exams.

However, A prostate MRI does not require devices entering the body. This is the most comfortable prostate evaluation thus far.

The examination takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Prostate cancer is the most often diagnosed malignant growth

and the second leading cause of death in men. 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with this disease in their lifetime. Early detection is key in determining appropriate treatment course.

At IRM Sud-Ouest, our state-of-the-art, most advanced AI-powered MRI technology has transformed prostate imaging. With the adoption of advanced multiparametric MRI techniques and high-resolution images, there is growing evidence that prostate MRI significantly improves the early and accurate detection of clinically important prostate cancer.

Prostate MRI can also be used for active disease surveillance

MRI can play many roles in the study of prostate cancer:

It allows for:

• Accurate and reliable localization of tumors within the gland
• Accurate assessment of local staging of the disease
• Defining whether the disease extends beyond the gland itself.