Boise urologist adds first KOELIS Trinity prostate biopsy system in Idaho

By AI, Created 3:33 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Dr. Austen Slade and Capital Surgical Associates in Boise have added the KOELIS Trinity, an MRI-ultrasound fusion system designed to improve prostate cancer detection. The clinic says the on-site technology gives Idaho patients access to more precise biopsies without hospital-based delays or added logistics.

Why it matters: - Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men. - Earlier and more accurate diagnosis can improve cancer control and treatment planning. - Idaho patients now have access to advanced prostate biopsy technology without leaving Boise.

What happened: - Dr. Austen Slade at Capital Surgical Associates acquired the KOELIS Trinity, an MRI-ultrasound fusion system for prostate biopsy. - Capital Surgical Associates says it is the only urology clinic in Idaho with the KOELIS Trinity on-site. - The practice also says it is one of the first in the country to use ProMap Smart technology, which is designed to reduce procedure time.

The details: - The KOELIS Trinity combines pre-acquired MRI images with live ultrasound to target suspicious prostate lesions. - The system includes live prostate tracking that accounts for prostate movement during compression at the moment of biopsy. - Capital Surgical Associates says the system can deliver accuracy within 2.5 mm. - The clinic says no other system in the region matches that level of accuracy. - Other regional facilities use older platforms that track the ultrasound probe rather than the prostate itself. - Those older systems do not account for prostate movement during probe compression or body movement, which can reduce biopsy accuracy. - Having the technology in clinic avoids the delays, costs and logistical barriers of a hospital-based procedure. - Capital Surgical Associates is a Boise-based surgical practice serving patients throughout the Treasure Valley. - Dr. Slade specializes in advanced, patient-centered diagnosis and treatment for men’s urological health.

Between the lines: - The move gives Boise a diagnostic tool more often associated with larger metropolitan markets. - The clinic is positioning itself as a regional referral destination for advanced urologic care. - The biggest practical shift for patients is access: more precise biopsy targeting with fewer outside steps.

What’s next: - Patients in Idaho who need prostate evaluation can now be assessed with the new in-clinic system. - The practice expects the added technology to expand its role in advanced men’s health care across the Treasure Valley. - The company says more information is available on its website at draustenslade.com.