Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) Treatment for BPH

Prostate artery embolization is an ideal treatment for men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with very large prostates.

The PAE Procedure

• Reduced blood flow to the prostate, causing it to shrink over time
• A small catheter inserted into the artery at the top of the leg
• Catheter guided into the vessels that supply prostate
• Tiny round microspheres (particles) are injected through the catheter and into the blood vessels that feed your prostate to reduce its blood supply.

PAE Procedure – What to Expect

• Procedure takes 45-90 minutes
• Done in office
• Not painful
• Given light sedation
• Bed rest for 2 hours
• Symptoms start to improve in 3 weeks
• Improvement continues for several months
• Side effects in the first week
  • Temporary worsening of existing symptoms
  • Feel like you have a urinary tract infection
  • Medications are given to counteract side effects
• 85 – 90% success rate
• Average durability of 5-7 years

PAE Procedure – Advantages

• Minimally invasive
• No surgical incision or device inserted into the penis
• Performed in an outpatient setting
• Very low complication rate and no reports of erectile dysfunction or urinary leakage after PAE
• No catheter required
• Return to full activity in one week

You can also contact the IR Center directly at miu@ircenters.com or 947-999-8244.

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