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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jan 15, 2026; 18(1): 115117
Published online Jan 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.115117
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 |
| Invasiveness | Mini-invasive surgical/needle extraction | Minimally invasive (contrast agent injection only) |
| Spatial coverage | Single small sample | Entire lesion, margins, surrounding tissue |
| Spatial resolution | High | Medium |
| Temporal resolution | Histology processing time (days) | Real-time to minutes |
| 3D information | Limited (serial sections) | Complete 3D reconstruction |
| Molecular profiling | Histology, IHC, genomics | Multiplexed (limited markers) |
| Sampling error | High (tumor heterogeneity) | Medium (complete lesion surveyed) |
| Repeat assessment | Requires new biopsy | Non-destructive, repeatable |
| Functional information | Static snapshot | Limited dynamics |
- Citation: Klabukov ID, Smirnova A, Kondrasheva I, Baranovskii DS, Yatsenko E. Predictive model based on magnetic resonance imaging for chemotherapy response in colorectal cancer: Toward a radiologic biopsy approach. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(1): 115117
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v18/i1/115117.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v18.i1.115117
