Transrectal and transabdominal sonographic imaging of the prostate gland is performed. 

 Most commonly, ultrasound is utilized as a fast, minimally or non-invasive means of determining prostate gland size prior to and following Prostate Artery Embolization. Additionally, the sonographic appearance of biopsy proven prostate cancer is considered prior to planning of localized therapy such as High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, HIFU.