S.V. Golovko, A.A. Kobirnichenko, O.F. Savitsky, I.L. Troitsky

Selective arterial embolization as minimally invasive method of treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients with high operative risk

Choice of method of treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in old-aged patients with high operative risk is an actual problem of modern urology. Selective arterial embolization (SAE) of the prostate - is a new method of treatment of the lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. The article presents preliminary experience of performing this procedure in the group of 16 patients with high operative risk, describes indications, criteria of patients election, technique of the procedure, results and prospects of utilization of this method in the clinical practice.