Is prostate artery embolization done without surgery?

Yes, there are no surgical cuts.

Our interventional radiologists make a tiny puncture in the artery at the wrist. A thin tube is guided to the prostate arteries, and tiny particles slow blood flow so the prostate shrinks over time.

Most men need light sedation or none, there's no catheter, and you go home the same day.

Most men notice improvement in about a week.

Risks include bruising at the wrist and, rarely, particles reaching a nearby organ.

If you want a BPH option without surgery, ask whether PAE fits you.

Book a visit with Advanced Urology today.

• Is PAE an option for the size of my prostate?
• What would the day of the procedure look like for me?

Our urologists first confirm that an enlarged prostate is behind your symptoms, often with a urine flow test and an ultrasound. If PAE looks like a fit, the procedure is performed by our interventional radiologists.

Call us if medicine hasn’t eased your urinary symptoms and you would rather avoid surgery, or if you have been told your prostate is large.

Our urologists compare PAE with the other enlarged prostate treatments Advanced Urology offers, such as UroLift and Aquablation, based on your prostate size and goals.

Call 678-344-8900 and our team will set up a visit to talk through whether PAE fits you. PAE is performed by our interventional radiologists.

If surgery worries you, this Advanced Urology video explains PAE:

• Watch: Enlarged Prostate but Dread Surgery? What to Know About PAE | Advanced Urology

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Written by our team at Advanced Urology to help you prepare for your visit.