Why Choosing an Experienced Doctor for Prostate Artery Embolization Matters

When it comes to your health, one of the most powerful decisions you can make is choosing the right physician. This is especially true for minimally invasive procedures such as Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE), a treatment option for men dealing with the challenges of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). While PAE is a safe and effective alternative to surgery for many men, its success and safety can depends heavily on the skill and experience of the operator performing it.

What Is Prostate Artery Embolization?

PAE is a procedure that works by blocking the small arteries that supply blood to an enlarged prostate. The reduced blood flow causes the prostate to shrink over time, relieving urinary symptoms such as frequent trips to the bathroom, weak stream, or difficulty starting urination. Unlike traditional surgery, PAE is performed through a tiny pinhole in the skin, requires no cutting, and typically comes with a faster recovery period.

Why Experience Matters

PAE is highly technical and requires navigating very small, often complex blood vessels. No two patients have exactly the same anatomy, and the precision needed to perform this treatment safely and effectively grows only with practice. An experienced interventional radiologist has not only mastered the procedure, but has also developed strategies to handle variations in anatomy and potential challenges during the procedure.

Research and real-world outcomes consistently show that patient results improve when the physician has performed a high volume of the procedure. More experience generally translates into fewer complications, greater accuracy, and better long-term symptom relief.

The Value of Proven Expertise

When choosing a doctor for PAE, you should look for someone with extensive training in interventional radiology and, importantly, a strong track record with the procedure itself. For example, if a provider has performed over 1,000 prostate artery embolizations, you can be confident they bring a level of expertise that few doctors worldwide can match. This level of experience means they’ve seen a wide range of patient anatomies and circumstances, and they know how to adapt to each case for the best outcomes.

What Patients Gain From an Experienced Operator

• Higher Success Rates: A seasoned physician is more likely to achieve complete embolization, leading to better symptom improvement.

• Lower Risk of Complications: Small blood vessels can be tricky; experience reduces the chance of unintended embolization or vascular injury.

• Efficient Procedure: Experienced operators typically perform the procedure more efficiently, minimizing exposure to radiation and contrast dye.

• Peace of Mind: Knowing you are in the hands of someone who has treated hundreds or thousands of men with the same procedure builds trust and confidence.

Making the Right Choice

If you are considering prostate artery embolization, it’s perfectly reasonable—and advisable—to ask your doctor about their experience. The difference between a physician who has performed a handful of procedures and one who has successfully completed many procedures can be significant. Your health and quality of life are too important to leave to chance or operators who don't focus on this procedure.

Bottom Line:
Prostate Artery Embolization has transformed the way many men address BPH, offering a minimally invasive solution with meaningful results. But as with any medical treatment, the expertise of the doctor performing the procedure can make all the difference. When you entrust your care to a physician who has substantial experience with PAE, you give yourself the best opportunity for safe, effective, and lasting relief.

Dr. Yosef Golowa specializes in PAE and been performing PAE procedure for over a decad. He has performed more than 1000 PAE procedures. He is one of the most experienced doctors performing PAE in the New York metropolitan tristate area.

He talks to all patient before any procedure for a full evaluation and  expert follow care.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PROSTATE ARTERY EMBOLIZATION TREATMENT, OR TO FIND OUT IF YOU’RE A CANDIDATE, CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY AT 212-991-9991. YOU CAN ALSO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. GOLOWA THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.