Prostate Artery Embolization

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland, which is found near the bladder, affecting approximately 50 percent of men in their 50s and as many as 90 percent in their 70’s and 80’s.

Because this growth constrains the urethra, men experience symptoms such as difficult urination as they age.

Prostate Artery Embolization selectively blocks blood flow to the prostate resulting in reduced prostate volume and reduced urethral stricture.

How does the procedure work?

The aim of the procedure is to stop blood flowing into the vessels which supply specific areas of the prostate

Through image guidance, an interventional radiologist makes a tiny incision in either the groin or the wrist to insert a catheter into an artery and directs the small tube to blood vessels of the prostate.

Once there, the interventional radiologist blocks the blood flow to specific areas of the prostate, depriving those prostate cells of oxygen and resulting in shrinkage of the prostate gland.

Why perform it?

Prostate Artery Embolization is performed to reduce the symptoms whilst avoiding surgical methods.

Prostate Artery Embolization normally does not cause urinary incontinence and does not have sexual side effects.

What are the risks?

Minor side effects include frequent and/or difficult urination, pelvic pain, blood in the urine, blood in the stool and diarrhea. Most of these side effects resolve on their own.

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