Combined use of transurethral resection and needle biopsy in the diagnostics of carcinoma of the prostate.

On suspicion of prostatic tumour, the authors performed a combination of transurethral resection and needle biopsy to form a safe histological diagnosis as well as to apply an adequate therapy. Transurethral resection combined with needle biopsy is to be performed if patients present with dysuric complaints, and if tumour can be suspected on rectal palpation or based on the clinical picture. This intervention ensures an unequivocal diagnosis and eliminates the urinary obstruction. They also dealt with cases, in which only needle biopsy or transurethral resection could help in forming the correct diagnosis.