Prostate Check-Up One Day: all prostate examinations in a single day

A single appointment, rather than a fragmented journey

A traditional screening process spans several weeks: the blood test first, then waiting for an imaging appointment, followed by another wait for a possible biopsy. Between each step, uncertainty sets in—and it is often this uncertainty, more than the tests themselves, that weighs on patients.

The One-Day Prostate Check-up combines these steps into a single day, in one place, with a team that follows your case from morning to evening.

A report, not a pile of results

At the end of the day, all of your test results are reviewed with you: what the PSA shows, what the imaging shows, and what the two indicate together.

You leave with a summary report and, above all, an answer to the question that brought you there: should you treat, monitor, or investigate further.

The schedule for the day

The calendar below is for reference only: it is adapted to your profile and the results obtained throughout the day.

1. 08:00 — Blood testThe day begins with a blood test including the measurement of PSA. This marker is interpreted taking into account your age and family history; it guides the rest of the evaluation. An additional free PSA test may be added depending on the result, in order to refine the interpretation.
2. 09:30 AM — Prostate imagingDepending on your profile and the test result, one or more examinations are performed: the'Prostate MRI, a reference exam to identify any suspicious areas without radiation; the'ultrasound, which assesses gland volume and post-void residual; scanner, mobilized in more specific situations.
3. 12:00 PM — Biopsy, if indicatedWhen the MRI reveals a suspicious area, a targeted biopsy can be performed the same day. Not all situations require this: it is only offered if the PSA levels and imaging suggest it, and always in consultation with you.
4. 2:00 PM — Results and follow-upThe available results are reviewed with you, a summary report is provided to you, and treatment options are discussed based on what the evaluation has shown.

The three prostatic pathologies explored

The check-up is not limited to cancer screening. In practice, it explores all the situations that could explain urinary disorders or a biological anomaly.

Prostate adenoma

The ultrasound measures the volume of the gland, the presence of a median lobe, and the post-void residual. Combined with the IPSS score, these elements provide an objective measure of the actual impact of the'benign prostatic hyperplasia and determine whether treatment is justified.

Prostate cancer

The PSA test and multiparametric MRI form the basis of screening. It is the combination of the two—and not PSA alone—that leads to the decision of whether or not to propose a biopsy.

Prostatitis

In the presence of persistent pelvic or perineal pain, the evaluation looks for evidence supporting a chronic prostatitis, the management of which differs entirely from that of the adenoma. Furthermore, the two can coexist.

The biopsy performed the same day

This is what truly sets this pathway apart. In a traditional organization, an MRI showing a suspicious lesion triggers a new appointment, often in another facility, with a delay of several weeks. Here, once the indication is established, the biopsy can follow immediately.

The biopsy consists of taking small fragments of prostate tissue, under local anaesthetic, targeting the areas identified on the MRI. The samples are then analyzed in a laboratory.

Let's clarify what this does not mean: a biopsy is never triggered automatically by an elevated PSA. It results from the combination of the level of clinical suspicion, PSA density, and imaging data. Many patients leave without a biopsy, and that is a result in itself.

What can be decided at the end of the day

Depending on what the assessment reveals, several strategies can be discussed with the team that has been treating you.

In case of adenoma: embolization among the options

L'prostatic artery embolization is a minimally invasive outpatient technique performed under local anesthesia without an incision, which progressively reduces the volume of the gland. The team present on the same day can discuss it directly with you, alongside other options: watchful waiting, drug therapy, Rezum, Urolift, or surgery.

In case of localized cancer: cryotherapy among the options

The focal cryotherapy destroys tumor cells by cold, targeting the affected area while seeking to preserve surrounding healthy tissue. It is not suitable for all cancers: its indication depends on the stage, aggressiveness, and patient profile, and is discussed in relation to standard treatments such as active surveillance, surgery, and radiotherapy.

Who is this check-up for?

• Men over 50 wishing for complete screening, particularly in the event of a family history of prostate cancer
• Patients presenting with urinary symptoms - frequent urges, weak stream, night awakenings - and wishing to identify the cause
• Patients whose PSA is already elevated, who want to deepen the diagnosis without multiplying appointments
• Patients living far from the center or abroad, for whom multiple trips would be inconvenient

Other targeted check-ups are coming soon

A infertility workup, dedicated to male fertility disorders, and a erectile dysfunction check-up, dedicated to the evaluation of erectile dysfunction, will be offered in the same one-day coordinated format.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to organize your day?

An initial consultation makes it possible to adapt the program to your profile and identify the exams that are truly necessary. A detailed estimate is provided to you before your visit.

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