Lawrenceville & Braselton · Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Prostatic Artery Embolization: how does PAE compare to TURP?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
TURP removes tissue through the urethra and usually gives a larger, faster improvement in flow.
It needs anesthesia and often a short stay, and dry ejaculation is common.
PAE is done by our interventional radiologists through a tiny puncture at the wrist, with light sedation or none, and no catheter.
Improvement is often smaller and more gradual, but ejaculation is usually preserved.
Some men need more treatment later.
Weighing the two?
When should you see a urologist about this?
Schedule a visit so we can match the option to your prostate.
What does an Athens patient visit look like?
Athens readers ready for an appointment head to Old Winder Highway in Braselton, where bloodwork and ultrasound sit down the hall; operating-room cases move to Crown Pointe Way.
How is this handled for Clarke County patients?
Athens men with prostate growth can compare medicines with prostate artery embolization, TURP, UroLift, Aquablation or HoLEP, based on gland size and goals.
How do you prepare when coming from Athens?
Athens patients should bring medicines, insurance information, an ID and any records from other clinics. Writing your goals for treatment down beforehand helps our urologists tailor the plan.
When should Athens patients call?
Phone (678) 344-8900 if you notice new symptoms, a treatment stops working or a result needs explaining. Our team is glad to book Athens patients.
What else can Athens readers read?
What else do patients ask?
Can an Athens woman discuss leaks after having babies?
Yes. Leakage after pregnancy and delivery is a frequent reason Clarke County women see our team, and options run from pelvic floor therapy to Bulkamid or a sling.
Athens men ask whether a weak stream needs a specialist. Does it?
If it bothers you, it is worth a check. Our Braselton team reviews the prostate and bladder, and procedures happen at our Lawrenceville surgery center.
Can UGA staff and students be seen?
Adults in Clarke County are welcome; check your insurance with our team when you call (678) 344-8900.
Which videos can help?
Watch on YouTube: #005 - Prostate Artery Embolization: A Surgery-Free Breakthrough for Enlarged ProstateWhat the video covers: A podcast episode on prostate artery embolization (PAE), a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for an enlarged prostate.
- Watch: #005 - Prostate Artery Embolization: A Surgery-Free Breakthrough for Enlarged Prostate
- Watch: #011 - Bladder Health: The Silent Consequences of an Enlarging Prostate
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
How do I book a visit?
Athens and Clarke County patients are always welcome with our Braselton team for this visit.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology for Clarke County. (678) 344-8900 Book online