Prostate Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Current Status

Anirudh Mirakhur; Justin P McWilliams

doi:10.1016/j.carj.2016.06.003

Prostate Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Current Status

Can Assoc Radiol J. 2017 Feb;68(1):84-89. doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2016.06.003. Epub 2016 Nov 22.

Authors

Anirudh Mirakhur¹, Justin P McWilliams²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
² Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA. Electronic address: jumcwilliams@mednet.ucla.edu.

PMID: 27887933
DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2016.06.003

Abstract

Prostate artery embolization has garnered much attention as a promising treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. We aim to provide an up-to-date review of this minimally invasive technique, including discussion of potential benefits and technical challenges. Current evidence suggests it is a safe and effective option for patients with medication-refractory urinary obstructive symptoms who are poor surgical candidates or refuse surgical therapy. Larger, randomized studies with long-term follow-up data are needed for this technique to be formally established in the treatment paradigm for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Keywords: Embolization; Interventional radiology; Lower urinary tract symptoms; Prostatic hyperplasia; Transurethral resection of prostate.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
Humans
Male
Prostate / pathology
Prostatic Hyperplasia / pathology
Prostatic Hyperplasia / therapy*
Treatment Outcome