Prostatic artery embolization: Progress and prospect

Abstract

Prostate artery embolization is a well-known and promising treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, with the quantum leaps of research in medicine. We aim to provide an up-to-date review of the novel technique, including large retrospective studies and randomized control trials, ends with discussions of advantages and disadvantages of this minimally invasive technique.

Keywords

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Prostatic artery embolization
• BPH
• PAE