From Prof. Dr. Aykut Recep Aktaş: Non-Surgical Prostate Treatment: Lasting Relief with Embolization
Reclaim Your Quality of Life with Non-Surgical Prostate Enlargement Treatment (PAE)
Dear patients and international visitors, I am Prof. Dr. Aykut Recep Aktaş, an Interventional Radiology Specialist. Prostate enlargement, medically known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a common health issue typically affecting men over 40. It causes symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and nocturnal urination, all of which significantly diminish quality of life. Traditionally addressed with surgical interventions, our clinic successfully offers Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) – a minimally invasive, non-surgical alternative provided by modern medicine.
For international patients, particularly those wishing to avoid surgical risks, anaesthesia, or lengthy recovery periods, PAE offers a groundbreaking solution. This innovative approach, through prostate enlargement embolization treatment, allows patients to swiftly return to their normal lives while providing lasting relief from symptoms.
What is Prostate Embolization (PAE) and How Does It Work?
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive Interventional Radiology procedure that targets and blocks the small arteries supplying blood to the enlarged prostate tissue. By cutting off the prostate's blood supply, it causes the gland to shrink. This procedure is typically performed under local anaesthesia, involving a small needle puncture in the groin area through which a fine catheter is guided. As an Interventional Radiologist, I meticulously guide this procedure with pinpoint accuracy, visualising the vascular network and the vessels leading to the prostate in real-time. Unlike Urologists, we Interventional Radiologists possess in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in endovascular approaches for such non-surgical methods.
During the procedure, microscopic particles (embolic agents) are injected through the catheter into the arteries supplying the prostate. These particles block the vessels, reducing blood flow to the prostate tissue. The prostate tissue, deprived of its blood supply, gradually shrinks, alleviating the pressure it exerts on the urethra. This significantly improves urinary symptoms.
The Unique Advantages of PAE
Patients opting for non-surgical prostate enlargement treatment (PAE) benefit from several significant advantages compared to surgical procedures:
Non-Surgical and Minimally Invasive Approach: PAE requires no surgical incisions. This translates to less pain, a lower risk of infection, and reduced post-operative discomfort. There are no large surgical scars on your body.
Rapid Recovery and Short Hospital Stay: Most patients can be discharged a few hours after the procedure or the following day. The return to normal daily activities is remarkably quick; you can typically resume your regular life within a few days.
Lasting Symptom Relief and Noticeable Improvement in Quality of Life: Clinical studies have demonstrated that PAE significantly reduces prostate symptoms (frequent urination, nocturnal urination, weak urine flow) in the long term. This leads to a marked improvement in your overall quality of life, from sleep quality to social activities.
Elimination of Surgical Risks: The likelihood of side effects associated with traditional surgical methods, such as anaesthesia risks, bleeding, erectile dysfunction, or retrograde ejaculation, is significantly lower with PAE. This represents a major advantage, especially for patients with surgical risk factors.
Who is a Suitable Candidate?
PAE is typically an ideal option for patients with moderate to severe BPH symptoms who have not responded to medication or cannot tolerate its side effects. It also serves as a safe and effective alternative for men who are apprehensive about surgical risks or have medical conditions that preclude surgery. Your suitability for treatment will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic tests.
Why Choose Prof. Dr. Aykut Recep Aktaş and His Team?
With my many years of experience in Interventional Radiology and internationally recognised expertise, we offer a personalised treatment plan tailored to each patient. Our clinic performs PAE procedures with high success rates, utilising the most up-to-date technological equipment. Beyond prostate embolization, you can explore our prostate biopsy page for our robotic technologies in interventional radiology. Robotic systems and advanced imaging techniques ensure that procedures are safer and more effective.
Conclusion
Do not let prostate enlargement diminish your quality of life. PAE, the non-surgical treatment for prostate enlargement, is one of the most advanced and safest methods offered by modern medicine. We are here for our international patients seeking lasting relief and a better quality of life without surgical risks. I invite you to contact us for more information and to have your condition evaluated.