Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) for Enlarged Prostate Relief
A minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment designed to relieve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate (BPH). If frequent urination, weak urine flow, or nighttime bathroom trips are affecting your quality of life, PAE may provide lasting relief without surgery or extended recovery time.
✔ Minimally invasive (no surgery)
✔ Outpatient procedure
✔ Reduced urinary symptoms
✔ Lower risk of sexual side effects
✔ Faster recovery than surgery
What Causes BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that becomes more common with age. As the prostate enlarges, it can place pressure on the urethra and interfere with normal urinary flow.
Common symptoms include:
- Frequent urination
- Weak urine stream
- Difficulty starting urination
- Dribbling after urination
- Incomplete bladder emptying
- Nighttime urination
- Urgency or incontinence
How Does PAE Work?
During the procedure, a small catheter is guided through an artery in the wrist or upper thigh and carefully advanced to the arteries supplying the prostate. Tiny embolic particles are then delivered to reduce blood flow to the enlarged prostate tissue.
As blood flow decreases, the prostate gradually shrinks, reducing pressure on the urethra and improving urinary symptoms.
PAE helps:
- Improve urine flow
- Reduce urgency and frequency
- Improve bladder emptying
- Reduce nighttime bathroom trips
- Avoid surgery
Is PAE Right for You?
You may be a candidate if you:
- Have urinary symptoms caused by BPH
- Have not found relief with medication
- Want to avoid surgery
- Are not a candidate for surgical treatment
- Want lower risk of sexual side effects
Ready to Find Relief from Enlarged Prostate Symptoms?
Take the next step toward relief. Our interventional radiology team will evaluate your symptoms and determine whether Prostatic Artery Embolization is the right treatment option for you.
Our Radiologists specialize in PAE
Rohit Koppula, MD
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