The PCaVision Workflow

The PCaVision workflow is designed as a streamlined, two-phase process:

1. Recording phase:

Automated transrectal ultrasound image acquisition

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2. Interpretation:

The PCaVision results are reviewed and interpreted by the urologist to confidently plan and perform precise, targeted biopsies.

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Recording Phase

During the recording phase, the patient is in lithotomy position for optimal imaging while a 3D ultrasound probe, stabilized in a dedicated probe fixture, is used to acquire high-quality prostate data.

Patient placed in lithotomy position

Single 3D probe, positioned and fixated using custom fixture

The 2 automated recording sequences incorporate multiple ultrasound modalities needed for the PCaVision algorithm: 3D B-mode, 3D Shear Wave, and 4D Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound. For the Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, a microbubble contrast agent is administered via an IV catheter. This ultrasound acquisition phase takes about 20 minutes.

Interpretation phase

During the second phase – the interpretation phase – The urologist interprets the results and determines the appropriate biopsy strategy.
When suspicious lesions are detected, a heatmap highlights areas of interest, providing information about the presence of suspicious lesions and their location.