Is it time to consider a role for MRI before prostate biopsy

The use of MRI for the management of prostate cancer is controversial; however, technological advances in the past few years indicate that this diagnostic approach should be utilized. The authors propose MRI could improve risk stratification not only for those diagnosed with prostate cancer but in men prior to a biopsy. They explain how MRI evaluation could help select those men who require intervention and avoid biopsy and unnecessary treatment in others.