Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy
in Marbella
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): NOT included
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy: Included
- Pathological anatomy: Included
Fixed price
2.290 €
All included
What do our patients think?
La experiencia ha sido muy satisfactoria. La atención recibida del...
Total Hip Replacement
Traumatology Team of Viamed Santa Elena
Hospital Viamed Santa Elena
Muy satisfactoria
Total Knee Replacement
Traumatology Team of HSJD Córdoba
Hospital San Juan de Dios
Mi experiencia fue muy buena, desde el primer momento me...
Abdominal Myomectomy (Uterine Fibroids Removal)
Equipo de Ginecología de la Clínica Santa Isabel
Clínica HLA Santa Isabel
Yo tenía total confianza en la cirugía de Dr Valverde...
Total Hip Replacement
Dr. Francisco Valverde Cámara
Hospital Dr. Gálvez
Un servicio excelente tanto de la organización de la operación...
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Equipo de Ginecología de la Clínica Santa Isabel
Clínica HLA Santa Isabel
Experiencia excelente. Rapidez tanto en la gestión como en la...
Phimosis Surgery in Spain
Equipo de Urología de la Clínica Santa Isabel
Clínica HLA Santa Isabel
En general todo el proceso fue muy bien, pero noté...
Hydrocele repair surgery
Dr. Carles Xavier Raventós Busquets
Clínica Ntra. Sra. del Remei
Desde el primer contacto con "operarme.es" hasta las comprobaciones que...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome surgery
Dr. Rafael Llombart Ais
La Salud Hospital
Information of Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy in Marbella
-
MRI–Ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy in Marbella via Operarme
The MRI–ultrasound fusion-guided biopsy is a diagnostic test that provides highly accurate information about areas suspected of prostate cancer.
This type of prostate biopsy is characterised by the fusion of imaging techniques, combining Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with ultrasound, which enables direct visualisation of the tumour lesion.
This fusion technique allows the biopsy needle to be precisely targeted at the suspicious areas and makes it possible to carry out a detailed mapping of the entire prostate, thereby ensuring the most accurate and reliable diagnosis possible.
In Marbella, through Operarme, you can undergo this test—always under the prescription of a urologist—at the Clinica Premium.
Below, you will find all the information about this prostate cancer screening test and how to manage the entire process through our website.
Purchase the test through Operarme
To undergo the fusion-guided prostate biopsy, simply click on one of the “Purchase test” buttons and follow the easy steps indicated. If you have any questions, you can contact our Patient Service Department by calling at +34 91 141 33 56 or by filling out the contact form so we can call you back.
Once you have purchased the MRI–ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy, you will receive an email with your confirmation voucher. After downloading the diagnostic test voucher, you will need to arrange your appointment through our Patient Service Department.
Our team will then contact your chosen centre to coordinate an appointment with the anaesthetist and schedule the date for the procedure, agreeing on a day and time that best fits your availability.
Once the appointment days at the selected centre in Marbella are confirmed, all that remains is to attend the test and wait for your results. Below, we explain each step in more detail.
Fusion-Guided Prostate Biopsy
Purchase your diagnostic test for the detection of prostate cancer.
Purchase Service -
How is a fusion-guided prostate biopsy performed?
1st Appointment
First, you will need to attend an assessment visit with the urology specialist who will carry out the procedure. During the consultation, the doctor will review your medical history and discuss your current state of health.
If the specialist determines that the test is necessary, you will need to undergo a Multiparametric Prostate MRI before the biopsy. Please note that this scan must be purchased separately. You can purchase the MRI scan through Operarme. Contact our Patient Service Team for help in managing this appointment by calling at +34 91 141 33 56 or completing this contact form.
2nd Appointment
Once you have purchased the multiparametric MRI, our team will assist you in scheduling the appointment for the scan. On the day of your appointment, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) will be performed to identify suspicious areas for prostate cancer (CaP) or other abnormal cells.
You must bring these imaging results to the specialist on the day of the biopsy.3rd Appointment
As previously explained, during this appointment, the specialist will upload the MRI images into the ultrasound system, enabling the software to perform the image fusion. You will then be scheduled for preoperative tests and given the date for the biopsy procedure.
Fusion-guided biopsy allows for highly targeted sampling of only the suspicious areas, as well as access to difficult-to-reach regions not easily targeted by traditional techniques.
This fusion of MRI and ultrasound provides the urologist with a highly detailed 3D view of the prostate, enabling precise needle guidance to sample only the areas suspected of containing CaP.
4th Appointment
Once everything is ready for the procedure and you are in the operating room, you will be positioned on the examination table as instructed by the specialist. The anaesthetist will then administer a short-acting sedative.
- Once the sedation takes effect, an ultrasound probe will first be inserted into the rectum. Then, the urologist will insert the biopsy needle through the perineum.
- Guided in real time by the 3D ultrasound image (resulting from the fusion of MRI and ultrasound), the specialist will take microscopic tissue samples (thin cylindrical sections) from various areas of the prostate gland.
- During the procedure, the urologist will also perform a detailed mapping of the entire prostate to determine whether there is a single cancerous focus or multiple suspicious areas.
- After the tissue extraction is complete, the instruments will be removed and you will be taken to the recovery room.
The fusion biopsy takes approximately 30 minutes. You may return home around 2 hours later, once the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off.
The tissue samples are then sent to a pathologist to determine whether the biopsied suspicious areas contain cancer and, if so, to assess the degree of malignancy.
Results are usually available within 1 to 3 days. If cancer is detected, it will be evaluated to determine how quickly it may progress and what the most appropriate treatment options are for your case.
-
Where is the MRI-Ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy performed?
The prostate biopsy using the image fusion method in Marbella is performed at the Clinica Premium.
The center has a wide range of professionals and services available to carry out diagnostic tests in clinical analysis and anatomical pathology, including the MRI-Ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy.
-
Cost of Fusion-guided prostate biopsy
The MRI-Ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy is priced at 2.290 €, with a fixed, all-inclusive cost. This prostate cancer detection test includes:
- Medical fees, anesthesiologist fees, and nursing team.
- NOT included: Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mpMRI). You can purchase this diagnostic test through Operarme by calling at +34 91 141 33 56 or filling out this form.
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy procedure.
- Anatomical pathology analysis and delivery of results.
If you are considering undergoing the MRI-Ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy, following the recommendation of urology specialists, you can request your test voucher easily and securely through Operarme in Marbella.
Simply fill out our contact form, call at +34 91 141 33 56, or click on the image below.
Fusion-Guided Prostate Biopsy
Purchase your diagnostic test for the detection of prostate cancer.
Fixed price
2.290 €
All included
Step by step
-
Purchase the diagnostic test voucher
-
Receive the information in your email
-
Call the clinic/hospital to book your appointment
-
Go to the clinic/hospital with your test voucher and your prescription
-
Get the test results
What do our patients think?
Frequent Questions
-
What does the MRI–Ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy detect?
The primary aim of a fusion-guided biopsy is to detect prostate cancer (CaP).
Because prostate cancer often develops without symptoms in its early stages and has a high cure rate when detected early, it is essential to carry out diagnosis using a careful and efficient combination of all available tools.
Prostate cancer is the most common malignant tumour in men, but it also has a high survival rate when identified early.
The first step is the multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), which helps identify the area within the prostate that is most likely to contain cancer, using a scoring system called PI-RADS (ranging from 1 to 5).
Once suspicious areas have been identified, the specialist will assess whether a biopsy is necessary and, if so, determine the precise areas from which to take tissue samples.
-
When is a fusion-guided prostate biopsy recommended?
A fusion-guided prostate biopsy is recommended when initial tests—such as PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) blood levels and digital rectal examination (DRE)—are inconclusive or unclear. It is also a suitable option if a previous traditional transrectal biopsy has produced a false negative—that is, symptoms persist or worsen, and PSA levels continue to rise.
Please note that a prostate biopsy must be recommended by a urology specialist. It is not possible to undergo this diagnostic test without a medical prescription issued prior to booking the service.
If you suspect that you may need this test but have not yet consulted a urologist, we offer private consultations with our urology specialists.
Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): NOT included
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy: Included
- Pathological anatomy: Included
Fixed price
2.290 €
All included