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Our Approach to Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)

The Stanford Health Care PAE Program is one of the first in the US to offer you this innovative procedure. PAE is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. 

Our interventional radiology specialists have extensive training and experience in the safe, effective use of PAE. Using the most advanced technique and imaging technology, we generally perform PAE as an outpatient procedure. Most people go home the same day and may experience relief within the first month.

In addition to delivering excellent care personalized to your condition, our doctors conduct research to continually advance the PAE procedure, and we train new specialists – tomorrow’s leaders – to perform PAE.

FEATURED

Minimally Invasive Outpatient Procedure Eases Prostate Enlargement

What We Offer You for Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)

  • Extensive experience as one of the first in the US offering minimally invasive PAE as an alternative to surgery
  • Expertise using PAE to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) safely and effectively
  • Fast treatment usually on an outpatient basis, with relief within the first month for many patients
  • Collaboration with Stanford Urologists and clinics to offer comprehensive urologic care
  • Thought leadership by our doctors who train other interventional radiology specialists in the latest PAE advances
  • Convenience and comfort for you with appointments available within days and treatment delivered in a private setting designed with your well-being in mind
  • Active research programs to advance the use of this nonsurgical treatment for all appropriate BPH patients

What is Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)?

Conditions Treated with Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

BPH, also known as an enlarged prostate, is a common condition as men get older. In most men, the prostate continues to grow throughout their lifetime. In some cases, the prostate becomes so large, it blocks the flow of urine.

Common symptoms of BPH include:

  • Frequent urination
  • The need to wake at night to urinate
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Incomplete emptying of your bladder
  • Weak urine stream

Less common BPH symptoms may include:

  • Inability to urinate
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Blood in urine

PAE is a nonsurgical treatment that shrinks the prostate.

Make An Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call: 650-724-7362