Mukesh Harisinghani, MD, presented “Bi Parametric Optimized 15 min Prostate MRI Protocol – Are we there yet?” during the 8th Global Summit on Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer on October 8, 2024.
How to cite: Harisinghani, Mukesh. “Bi Parametric Optimized 15 min Prostate MRI Protocol – Are we there yet?.” October 8, 2024. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/bi-parametric-optimized-15-min-prostate-mri-protocol-are-we-there-yet/
Bi Parametric Optimized 15 min Prostate MRI Protocol – Are we there yet? – Summary
Mukesh Harisinghani, MD, Harvard University Medical School, presents a compelling talk on achieving an under-15-minute bi-parametric MRI protocol for prostate cancer imaging.
In this 11-minute presentation, Dr. Harisinghani highlights that multiparametric MRI, the standard for detecting clinically significant cancer, requires lengthy protocols. Transitioning to bi-parametric MRI eliminates the need for contrast enhancement, maintaining diagnostic accuracy while significantly reducing scan time.
Harisinghani emphasizes the role of deep learning algorithms in optimizing image quality without compromising timing. He cites studies, including the PRIME study, demonstrating that bi-parametric MRI detects clinically significant cancers.
The Global Summit on Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer is a unique multi-disciplinary forum organized to inform the key health care stakeholders about the emerging advances in clinical case and research and create a consensus-based vision for the future of precision care and educational and research strategy for its realization. The mission of the Summit is to fill the currently existing gap between the key experts of in vivo imaging, the world authorities in the in vitro fluid- and tissue-based molecular diagnostics, including genomics, and thought leaders in the development of novel observation strategies (e.g., active surveillance, or AS) and therapeutic interventions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Mukesh Harisinghani is a Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School, as well as Director of Abdominal MRI and of the Clinical Discovery Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition, he is also the Section Editor for GU Radiology for the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). He completed his residency and Clinical Fellowship in Abdominal Imaging & Intervention at Massachusetts General Hospital and has been on faculty in the Abdominal Section since 2001. Dr. Harisinghani’s research interests include MRI applications in body imaging, genitourinary radiology, and translational molecular imaging. His clinical expertise is in MR applications within the abdomen and pelvis. He has authored or coauthored over 150 scientific papers and has edited 5 books in these areas.
