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Dr Roger Anthony Idi Invited to Teach at the East Coast LATP Prostate Biopsy Workshop

30 July 2025 | Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan

Consultant Urologist Dr Roger Anthony Idi was invited to teach at the East Coast Local Anaesthetic Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Workshop held at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan in Kuantan, Pahang.

The full-day workshop brought together urologists and clinical teams for practical training in local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsy, also known as LATP.

East Coast LATP Prostate Biopsy Workshop poster featuring Consultant Urologist Dr Roger Anthony Idi as invited faculty, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, 30 July 2025.
Official programme poster for the East Coast Local Anaesthetic Transperineal (LATP) Prostate Biopsy Workshop held at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan on 30 July 2025, where Dr Roger Anthony Idi was invited to deliver a lecture and lead hands-on training on PrecisionPoint transperineal prostate biopsy techniques.

Sharing practical experience in transperineal prostate biopsy

During the workshop, Dr Roger delivered a teaching session entitled:

“LA-TP PrecisionPoint Prostate Biopsy: How I Do It, Tips and Tricks.”

His session covered the practical steps involved in performing a transperineal prostate biopsy under local anaesthesia, including procedural planning, ultrasound guidance, systematic sampling and technical considerations that may help the procedure run safely and efficiently.

Dr Roger subsequently participated in the hands-on sessions, guiding attendees through the biopsy technique and discussing the practical challenges that may arise during the procedure.

The workshop was conducted together with Mr Hamid Hj Ghazali, Consultant Urologist and Head of the Department of Urology at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan.

Dr Roger Anthony Idi teaching local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsy techniques to urologists during a hands-on workshop at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan.
Dr Roger Anthony Idi delivering the opening teaching session at the East Coast Local Anaesthetic Transperineal (LATP) Prostate Biopsy Workshop before the practical hands-on training. The workshop focused on the PrecisionPoint transperineal biopsy technique, combining lectures with supervised clinical instruction for practising urologists.

What is a transperineal prostate biopsy?

A transperineal prostate biopsy is performed by passing biopsy needles through the skin between the scrotum and anus rather than through the rectum.

The procedure is commonly considered when further investigation is required following findings such as:

  • a persistently raised PSA level
  • an abnormal prostate examination
  • a suspicious area detected on prostate MRI
  • continued clinical concern despite a previous negative biopsy

The transperineal route allows different areas of the prostate to be sampled while avoiding the passage of biopsy needles through the rectal wall. In suitable patients, it may be performed under local anaesthesia.

Dr Roger Anthony Idi demonstrating ultrasound-guided planning for a local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsy during a hands-on urology workshop.
Dr Roger Anthony Idi demonstrates ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy planning using the PrecisionPoint transperineal biopsy technique. Participants discussed prostate anatomy, ultrasound interpretation and systematic biopsy mapping before performing supervised hands-on procedures.

Why practical training matters

Although the principles of prostate biopsy can be taught in lectures, performing the procedure consistently requires familiarity with ultrasound imaging, prostate anatomy, needle positioning and biopsy planning.

Hands-on workshops allow clinicians to observe the technique closely, practise the sequence of the procedure and discuss decision-making with colleagues who regularly perform prostate biopsies.

Teaching at the workshop gave Dr Roger the opportunity to share his practical approach while contributing to continuing clinical education in prostate cancer diagnosis.

Dr Roger Anthony Idi explaining transperineal prostate biopsy planning and sampling strategy to urologists during a hands-on training workshop.
Dr Roger Anthony Idi discusses biopsy planning, prostate mapping and sampling strategy with workshop participants before supervised transperineal prostate biopsy procedures. Small-group discussions allowed attendees to review technique, anatomical landmarks and clinical decision-making in real time.

Dr Roger’s approach to investigating a raised PSA

A raised PSA result does not automatically mean that a man has prostate cancer. Further assessment may include reviewing the PSA pattern, prostate size, medical history, examination findings, PHI test, prostate MRI and other risk factors.

When a biopsy is recommended, the sampling plan should take account of the MRI findings and the clinical reason for performing the biopsy. Depending on the case, this may include targeted samples from suspicious MRI areas together with systematic sampling from the rest of the prostate.

The aim is to obtain sufficient information to establish whether clinically significant prostate cancer is present and to guide the next stage of care.

About Dr Roger Anthony Idi

Dr Roger Anthony Idi is a Consultant Urologist practising at Prince Court Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

His clinical work includes the assessment of raised PSA, prostate MRI findings, transperineal prostate biopsy, prostate cancer treatment, robotic prostatectomy and focal therapies for selected patients.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and a certified da Vinci Xi robotic surgery user.

Related patient information

Patients seeking further information may read:

Concerned about a raised PSA or prostate MRI result?

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