[Introduction of PSMA PET requires thorough research].

(68)Gallium (Ga)-PSMA PET/CT scans have been introduced in clinical practice in the Netherlands too. Although there are some indications that this new imaging modality for prostate cancer might be superior to other techniques, evidence is lacking both for primary diagnosis and in the case of recurrent disease. The exact role of the (68)Ga-PSMA PET/CT scan needs to be defined on the basis of well-designed studies that also evaluate the impact of earlier diagnosis on the outcome for the individual patient.