In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD sits down with Dr. Aaron Fischman to explore the latest advances in prostate artery embolization for treating BPH and urinary symptoms. They discuss the types of materials used, procedural innovations, patient evaluation, and success rates, while emphasizing the importance of proper assessment and minimizing sexual side effects. Listeners will gain practical insights into how this minimally invasive procedure can improve quality of life for men with enlarged prostates.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Embolization materials used
00:31 Particle vs. glue embolization
01:50 Technical advances in procedure
03:12 Radiation exposure discussion
04:37 Patient evaluation process
07:39 Success rates and candidacy
10:28 Treating urinary retention
12:10 Risks and side effects
16:11 Symptom relief timeline

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