A Minimally Invasive Treatment for Enlarged Prostate (BPH)

Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that relieves symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate. This procedure reduces prostate size by blocking excess blood flow, helping to improve urinary symptoms and quality of life.

How It Works

Using real-time fluoroscopy (X-ray imaging) and contrast dye, our interventional radiologists:

🔹 Insert a small catheter into an artery in the wrist or groin.
🔹 Guide the catheter to the arteries supplying the prostate using advanced imaging.
🔹 Inject tiny embolic particles to block excess blood flow, causing the prostate to shrink.

🔹 Preserve urinary control while significantly reducing BPH symptoms.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation, and most patients return home the same day.

Why Is This Procedure Done?

• To relieve BPH symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and weak urine flow
• To provide a non-surgical alternative to TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate)
• To reduce the need for long-term BPH medications
• To allow a quicker recovery with minimal downtime