TURP or PAE?
Today we will continue looking at a surgical method to treat benign prostate hyperplasia ( BPH) that has been around for a very long time called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). We will also compare some of the risks it carries with that of a more recent and extremely effective procedure for BPH called […]
When Prostate Surgery Fails
When it comes to surgical procedures of any kind, there is always a risk that things won’t work out. When surgery fails or leads to side effects and complications that are permanent, the reality can be devastating. Therefore, when it comes to deciding which treatment method is best for treating your benign prostate hyperplasia, it’s […]
An Enlarged Prostate: Signs and Symptoms
Getting up several times to urinate throughout the night, could be a symptom of benign prostate hyperplasia. Which is also known as an enlarged prostate. An enlarged prostate? What does that mean? Well, before we get into that, let’s take a look at exactly what the prostate is. The prostate is a small gland that […]
Prostate Artery Embolization for an Enlarged Prostate
Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional, we are proud to offer a non-invasive state-of-the-art treatment for men that are experiencing symptoms due to an enlarged prostate. The treatment is Prostate Artery Embolization, and it is an outpatient procedure that has over a 90% success rate for patients with a symptomatic enlarged prostate. Though it is […]