Gerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD, presented “Micro Ultrasound and MRI of the Prostate” during the 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on January 31, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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How to cite: Andriole, Gerald L. “Micro Ultrasound and MRI of the Prostate.” January 31, 2024. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/micro-ultrasound-and-mri-of-the-prostate-2/
Micro Ultrasound and MRI of the Prostate – Summary
Dr. Gerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD, analyzes the evolving role of micro-ultrasound and MRI in the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer and discusses the advancements in imaging technologies that have significantly improved the accuracy of prostate cancer detection.
In this 13-minute talk, Dr. Andriole begins by examining the limitations of utilizing single imaging techniques, particularly in detecting small, clinically significant prostate tumors. Dr. Andriole explores the complementary role of micro-ultrasound and multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) in prostate cancer imaging. This combination of micro-ultrasound and MRI, he notes, enhances the accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Andriole also highlights the clinical implications of these imaging modalities and their potential to reduce the need for unnecessary biopsies and more effectively guide active surveillance strategies. He discusses the ongoing research and developments to integrate these technologies into routine clinical practice.
About The 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 43rd iteration of the meeting took place from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD, is the global Chief Medical Officer at Prostatype Genomics. He previously was Professor and Director of Urology in the National Capital Region at the Brady Urologic Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He also formerly served as the Robert K. Royce Distinguished Professor and Chief of Urologic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Siteman Cancer Center, and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Andriole received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He trained in surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Rochester and completed his Urology Residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Subsequently, he was a Fellow in Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Andriole has over 40 years of consistent contributions in the areas of prostate cancer screening and prevention research as well as BPH. He has contributed over 450 peer-reviewed publications. He chaired the Prostate Committee of NCI’s PLCO Cancer Screening Trial, the Steering Committee of the international REDUCE Chemoprevention Trial and the Prostate Committee of the SUO Clinical Trials Consortium. He is a member of the American Urological Association, the Academy of Master Surgical Educators of the American College of Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons, and the Clinical Society of Genitourinary Surgeons, among other societies.
He has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Urologic Oncology Branch of NCI, the Distinguished Clinician Award from Washington University, the Alumni Award from Jefferson Medical College and the Williams Award for Prostate Cancer Research Excellence from the AUA Urology Care Foundation, among others.
