Quick answer
The diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer are the responsibility of the urology department. The Interventional Radiology Department provides support: image-guided prostate biopsy to confirm the diagnosis, in conjunction with prostate MRI, and management of certain complications (bone metastases, venous access).
⚠️ Not to be confused: prostate cancer and prostate adenoma
Prostate cancer and prostate adenoma (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) are two different diseases. The adenoma is a non-cancerous enlargement, responsible for urinary symptoms, which we treat by prostatic artery embolization. Prostate cancer is a malignant tumour whose diagnosis and treatment are the responsibility of the urology department.
📖 The role of interventional radiology
The diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer (biopsy, surgery, active surveillance, complementary treatments) are the responsibility of the urology department. Our Interventional Radiology department supports the care pathway:
- Image-guided prostate biopsy, in conjunction with prostate MRI, to confirm the diagnosis
- Management of distant bone metastases (cementoplasty, vertebroplasty) in advanced disease
- Venous access for hormone therapy or prolonged chemotherapy
For the initial diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, the reference department at Cochin is:
🔵 Urology Department - Cochin Hospital
Official website of the urology department of Cochin Hospital AP-HP: presentation of the team, treatments and innovations, consultations and online medical opinion.
→ urologie-paris-cochin.com📞 Consultation: 01 58 41 27 57 · Inpatient ward: 01 58 41 27 53
→ Request an online medical opinion
⚡ Our procedures at a glance - Key figures
| Procedure | Indication |
|---|---|
| Image-guided prostate biopsy | Diagnostic confirmation, in coordination with urology and prostate MRI |
| Cementoplasty / vertebroplasty | Painful bone metastases in advanced disease |
| PICC line / Port-a-Cath | Venous access for prolonged treatment |
| Coverage | Covered by French national health insurance at Cochin AP-HP: no extra fees |
Data validated by the team of Pr Anthony Dohan, Interventional Radiology Department, Cochin Hospital AP-HP, Université Paris Cité.
❓ Frequently asked questions
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✓ Why this page is trustworthy
Written by the Interventional Radiology team at Cochin Hospital AP-HP, Université Paris Cité. Medically reviewed by an interventional radiologist of the department. Last updated: July 2026.