Prostate Artery Embolization - A Non-Invasive Treatment for BPH - ARA Diagnostic Imaging

An enlarged prostate, medically called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common urological condition affecting half of men ages 50 and older. It is known to cause a range of urinary problems. Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure used to successfully treat BPH with a lower risk of urinary incontinence and sexual side effects than more invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Hsu, an interventional radiologist with ARA Diagnostic Imaging in Austin, Texas, discusses this leading-edge approach with KEYE-TV’s Trevor Scott on CBS Austin’s "We Are Austin."

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Dr. Hsu, an interventional radiologist with ARA Diagnostic Imaging in Austin, Texas, discusses this leading-edge approach with KEYE-TV’s Trevor Scott on CBS Austin’s "We Are Austin."

As men get older, their internal plumbing can need repair. Half of men 50 and older struggle with enlarged prostate, or BPH, and its uncomfortable symptoms. It’s a common problem. The prostate keeps growing, causing a weak stream, frequency and urgency, and many nighttime trips to the bathroom.

Don’t lose sleep over your enlarged prostate. PAE is a nonsurgical, leading-edge, effective treatment for an enlarged prostate that preserves much of the prostate and has a quick recovery period. It has a low risk of urinary incontinence and sexual side effects, and most patients see significant improvement in symptoms.

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[silaslongshot]

So, this procedure kills off tissue inside the prostate causing it to shrink a little? Have had the UroLift thing done twice and it failed twice as the prostate just swelled up around and past the pins. How will this complicate this procedure with 10 or 12 pins dangling around after the prostate tissue dies off?

[johnnytiwaini]

It’s everyone candidate for this procedure or certain patient

[janetw]

Is BPH cause of lower testosterone as they get older?

[jspinosa]

I'm thinking of getting PAE but hesitant. My doctor says my prostrate is 215 cc and that is too large for him to do TURP so he recommended I go for PAE. I went for a second opinion and this doctor says he's done many this size, He is in his late 60s, 70s and has more experience than the younger doctors. If PAE doesn't work I'll go to him for the TURP. I hope I'm making the right decision. Does anyone have an opinion?