Prostate artery embolisation

About the specialty

Prostate artery embolisation consists of blocking certain arteries of the prostate, through the blood vessels and under imaging guidance, in order to reduce its size.

It is only offered on indication, after a urological assessment. Polycrabat Sevamed directs the patient and coordinates consultations and tests.

Main conditions treated

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Lower urinary tract symptoms
• Alternative to certain surgical treatments
• Patients at high surgical risk
• Bleeding from the prostate
• Urological follow-up

Tests, techniques and procedures

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• Urology consultation
• Prostate imaging
• Embolisation by an interventional radiologist
• Follow-up after the procedure

Depending on the medical indication, the technique concerned is offered within the Polycrabat Sevamed network. Its availability in a specific facility is confirmed by the coordination team on a case-by-case basis.

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Consultation and assessmentReview of the file, symptoms and tests already performed.
2. 02
   Referral to a specialistChoice of the most appropriate discipline and doctor.
3. 03
   Additional testsLaboratory tests, imaging or investigations depending on the medical indication.
4. 04
   Treatment and careTreatment plan defined by the medical team.
5. 05
   Hospital stay if necessaryStay and monitoring when the patient’s condition requires it.
6. 06
   Follow-up and referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

The urologist and the interventional radiologist decide together on the indication; other techniques may be preferred.

Health Info guides

Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia: urinary symptoms→

All Health Info guides

See also

• Urological surgery→
• Medical imaging & radiology→
• Lithotripsy→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.