The present invention relates to a method for real time mechanically imaging the prostate with a transrectal probe. In the method, the prostate image is synthesized and displayed in real time during the examination process. In a preferred embodiment, a compact prostate examination device comprises a...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6569108?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6569108 - Real time mechanical imaging of the prostate