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Letter to the Editor
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2026.
World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jan 15, 2026; 18(1): 115117
Published online Jan 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.115117
Table 1 Comparison of the key parameters of radiology-guided and radiologic biopsy approaches
Parameter
Radiology-guided biopsy
Radiologic biopsy
InvasivenessMini-invasive surgical/needle extractionMinimally invasive (contrast agent injection only)
Spatial coverageSingle small sampleEntire lesion, margins, surrounding tissue
Spatial resolutionHighMedium
Temporal resolutionHistology processing time (days)Real-time to minutes
3D informationLimited (serial sections)Complete 3D reconstruction
Molecular profilingHistology, IHC, genomicsMultiplexed (limited markers)
Sampling errorHigh (tumor heterogeneity)Medium (complete lesion surveyed)
Repeat assessmentRequires new biopsyNon-destructive, repeatable
Functional informationStatic snapshotLimited dynamics