Prostatic artery embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia: State of the art - 22/03/26
, Xavier Guerra a, Julien Panneau b, Vincent Vidal b, Jafar Golzarian c, Charles Dariane d, Marc Sapoval a, Tom Boeken aHighlight |
• | Prostatic artery embolization is a safe and effective organ-sparing intervention for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. |
• | Prostatic artery embolization achieves symptom relief similar to that obtained with transurethral resection of the prostate, with the benefit of a lower rate of sexual dysfunction and fewer perioperative complications. |
• | Artificial intelligence and machine learning show promise in predicting response to prostatic artery embolization, optimizing intervention planning, and improving intraoperative guidance. |
Abstract |
Over the past 25 years, prostatic artery embolization has emerged as a minimally invasive, organ-sparing alternative for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia. Though once considered experimental, it is now endorsed by major international radiological and urological societies as a valid therapeutic option for select patients. Its clinical efficacy has been proven, demonstrating durable improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life. In the last five years, significant progress has been made in patient selection, imaging guidance, and embolic materials. This includes the introduction of liquid embolic agents, which are a promising innovation, but are still the subject of controversy and lack long-term outcome data. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is emerging as a promising tool to support patient selection, procedural planning, and intraoperative guidance. However, its clinical implementation is still in its early stages. This review offers a thorough synthesis of the latest evidence and ongoing developments in prostatic artery embolization. It highlights significant progress and ongoing controversies, pinpoints knowledge gaps, and discusses their implications for clinical practice and future research.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Interventional radiology, Prostatic artery embolization, Quality of life, Treatment outcomes
Abbreviations : BPH, CBCT, CIRSE, CTA, DMSO, DSA, EVOH, IIEF-5, IPSS, LEA, LUTS, MRA, n-BCA, PAE, PSA, QoL, TFA, TRA
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