Dag Rune Olsen

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Dag Rune Olsen is a leading researcher in prostate cancer imaging, with a primary focus on improving the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for detecting extraprostatic tumour extension. His landmark 2012 study, which has garnered 25 citations, evaluated the clinical significance of routine pelvic MRI using a phased-array coil at 1.5-T in 209 prostate cancer patients. This work demonstrated that surface-coil MRI can reliably identify locally advanced disease, directly impacting surgical planning and patient management. Beyond this key contribution, Olsen’s research has advanced the integration of MRI into standard prostate cancer staging protocols, helping to reduce unnecessary biopsies and overtreatment. His findings have been instrumental in shaping clinical guidelines for non-invasive tumour assessment. With a career dedicated to bridging radiology and oncology, Olsen’s work continues to influence how clinicians leverage imaging to improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer, making him a respected authority in the field of urologic oncology and diagnostic radiology.

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   Routine pelvic MRI using phased-array coil for detection of extraprostatic tumour extension: accuracy and clinical significance

   25 citations · 2012

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