Roberto Castellana

Roberto Castellana


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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6 March 2026 in Current Oncology
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RCRoberto Castellana
Roberto Castellana
SMSimona Marzi
Simona Marzi
ARAndrea Russo
Andrea Russo
MFMaria Consiglia Ferriero
Maria Consiglia Ferriero
Irene TerrenatoIrene Terrenato
Irene Terrenato
LBLuca Bertini
Luca Bertini
Background: Multiparametric MRI is central to detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa), but diagnostic accuracy depends on reader experience. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may support prostate MRI interpretation and reduce inter-reader variability. This study compared the detection rate of a trial, non-commercial version an AI-based software (PAROS) with that of an experienced radiologist. Methods: This retrospective single-center study included 150 patients who underwent prostate MRI followed by combined systematic and MRI-targeted transperineal biopsy. MRI examinations were interpreted by an experienced radiologist according to PI-RADS v2.1 and independently analyzed using a precommercial trial version of PAROS operating on biparametric MRI. Histopathology served as the reference standard. Detection rate was evaluated using sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative likelihood ratios (PLR and NLR) at PI-RADS thresholds ≥3 and ≥4. Results: CsPCa was present in 63.3% of patients. At both PI-RADS thresholds, PAROS and the radiologist showed comparable sensitivity and specificity, wuth extremely low NLRs, indicating excellent rule-out capability. PLRs were modest and similar at PI-RADS ≥ 3 (1.26 vs. 1.42) and 1.88 for both at PI-RADS ≥ 4. PAROS detected more lesions, particularly in the transition zone. Conclusions: PAROS achieved csPCa detection comparable to an experienced radiologist, supporting its role as a decision-support tool in prostate MRI interpretation.

4 November 2026 in Neuroradiology
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RCRoberto Castellana
Roberto Castellana
SPStefano Piccolo
Stefano Piccolo
GFGianluca Fanelli
Gianluca Fanelli
BSBruno Del Sette
Bruno Del Sette
RRRiccardo Russo
Riccardo Russo
MNMassimiliano Natrella
Massimiliano Natrella