Prostate Artery Embolization: Ask Dr. David Field

:00 Meet Dr. Field
3:12 What is prostate artery embolization?
3:33 Why would a man need this procedure?
4:13 What constitutes a good outcome with this procedure?
4:36 What is the likelihood of success from this procedure?
4:48 How long does it take to perform prostate artery embolization?
5:15 Does the procedure require anesthesia?
5:32 Does the procedure require a hospital stay?
5:48 Are the embolic beads permanent?
6:07 How and why does the prostate shrink?
6:25 Are there side effects to blocking the blood supply?
6:37 What is the recovery period after prostate artery embolization?
7:07 How long before I feel normal and can resume regular activity?
7:25 Will I have a urinary catheter after the procedure?
8:17 Will I continue to take prostate medications after this procedure?
8:37 Can I have this procedure more than once if necessary?
8:50 Does prostate artery embolization preclude me from having other prostate-related procedures in the future?

[richcurry]

Outstanding video! Answered all my questions.

[ClassicalLiberalWarrior]

Very factual and helpful video. It also seems like this might be the BEST treatment so far. But I wonder if a high-quality hospital like Georgetown University will accept Fidelis Medicaid from NY.