Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is benign (non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate gland. BPH is present in 1 out of 4 men above 55 years of age and 1 in 2 men above 75 years of age. Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive treatment that improves the lower urinary tract
symptoms cause by BPH.
Benefits of Prostate Artery Embolization:
- Incredible outcomes
- Minimally invasive
- No hospital stay
- Repeatable
- Improvement of lower urinary tract symptoms
- Reduced risk of urinary incontinence
- Preserved sexual function
- No incisions
Symptoms of BPH inlcude:
- Frequent urination
- Nocturia or increased frequency of urination at night
- Difficulty in starting the urination or straining while urinating
- Weak or a continuous stream of urine
- Dribbling at the end of urination
- Inability to empty the bladder
- Blood in urine
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary retention
