IRCC Pakistan offers men prostate artery embolization (PAE) for severe lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate). PAE is a minimally invasive procedure alternative to surgery. The PAE procedure is for candidates who are either ineligible or not interested in traditional surgery. An exam with an interventional radiologist can determine if you are a candidate for PAE. At this appointment, you may be asked how often you have urinary symptoms of BPH, how severe they are, and how much they affect your quality of life.
Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive treatment that helps improve lower urinary tract symptoms caused by a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland and is the most common benign tumor found in men.
The PAE procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist (IR), a doctor who uses fluoroscopy and other advanced imaging to see inside the body and treat conditions without surgery.
PAE is a technique for blocking blood flow to the prostate by deploying microspheres particles into the prostate arteries. With reduced blood flow to the prostate, the prostate shrinks, relieving symptoms.
As the prostate gets bigger, it may constrict or partly block the urethra, causing lower urinary tract symptoms such as:
For some patients, these symptoms interfere with their quality of life.
Candidates for the procedure typically meet the following:
Are between the age of 50 and 85
Have tried but not responded to six months of medication therapy or have significant side effects from medication such as dizziness, fatigue or sexual dysfunction
Have lower urinary tract symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination or urinary retention requiring catheterization, caused by an enlarged prostate
Have been screened for prostate cancer risk, including a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
The PAE procedure is for candidates who are either ineligible or not interested in traditional surgery. An exam with an interventional radiologist can determine if you are a candidate for PAE. At this appointment, you may be asked how often you have urinary symptoms of BPH, how severe they are, and how much they affect your quality of life.
Some potential advantages of PAE include:
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