Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)

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Research

Doctors and scientists at Mayo Clinic are studying ways to improve transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) for prostate cancer and other prostate conditions.

Prostate cancer research is conducted in coordination with Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center. This designation recognizes the institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Publications

See a list of publications about transrectal ultrasound of the prostate by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) care at Mayo Clinic

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March 19, 2026
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  2. Hagen-Ansert SL, ed. Foundations of clinical sonography. In: Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography. 9th ed. Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 29, 2026.
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Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)