Table 2.
Pre-HIFU biopsies
| Type of biopsy/detection | Patients, n (%) | Median number of cores, n (IQR) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| All cores | Positive cores | ||
| Transperineal mapping | 420 (70) | 37 (28–54) a | 6 (4–10) c |
| Transurethral ultrasound | 169 (28) | 12 (10–13) b | 4 (2–5) a |
| Transurethral resection of the prostate | 1 (0.2) | NA | NA |
| Magnetic resonance imaging only | 1 (0.2) | NA | NA |
| Unknown | 1 (0.2) | NA | NA |
| Missing | 7 (1.2) | NA | NA |
HIFU = high-intensity focused ultrasound; IQR = interquartile range; NA = not applicable/available.
a
Data missing for six patients.
b
Data missing for 12 patients.
c
Data missing for eight patients.