Men’s Health

Interventional radiology also plays a crucial role in addressing specific health concerns for men. Two notable procedures in this context are Prostate Artery Embolisation and Varicocele Embolisation.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

BPH is a non-cancerous condition characterised by the enlargement or hyperplasia of the prostate gland, resulting in uncomfortable urinary symptoms. Prostate gland enlargement is a common occurrence with age. Yet, when urinary symptoms impact the quality of life, treating BPH becomes essential.

Varicocele

Varicoceles are caused when the one-way valves in the scrotal veins, which allow blood to flow from the testicles and scrotum back to the heart, become dysfunctional or fail. This causes the blood to pool and the veins around the testicle enlarge to form a varicocele.

Prostate artery embolisation

Prostate Artery Embolisation (PAE) is an increasingly popular, minimally invasive procedure for addressing urinary issues in men arising or resulting from an enlarged prostate gland. It’s less invasive than traditional surgical procedures, requires a shorter hospital stay and has fewer side effects.

Illustration showing a microcatheter inserted through the arm or groin, creating a map of the pelvis using X-ray and contrast dye.

Step 1

A thin tube is inserted through a small opening near the elbow or in the groin. Microcatheters are then guided through the arm or groin into the pelvis, creating a detailed anatomical map using specialised X-ray machines and contrast dye.

Illustration showing microparticles injected into the prostate via a microcatheter to shrink the enlarged gland.

Step 2

Microparticles, resembling beads, are injected through the microcatheter into each side of the enlarged prostate, prompting gradual gland shrinking.

Illustration showing prostate gland shrinking due to reduced blood flow, relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.

Step 3

Reduced blood flow causes the prostate gland to shrink, relieving symptoms and improving the patient’s quality of life.

Varicocoele Embolisation

Varicocele Embolisation is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure that addresses enlarged veins in the scrotum called varicoceles. These veins can contribute to male infertility by elevating testicular temperatures and hindering sperm production. This technique provides a contemporary, less painful alternative to traditional methods.

Illustration showing a catheter inserted into a vein, guided by X-ray into the varicocele vein for treatment.

Step 1

A small catheter is inserted into a leg or arm vein through a minor skin incision. Using X-ray guidance, the catheter is carefully manoeuvred into the varicocele vein.

Step 2

Small amounts of X-ray dye (contrast) are injected to validate the catheter’s position. Then tiny coils and liquid embolic agents are injected into the varicocele vein to block backflow and reduce pressure.

Illustration showing the removal of the catheter after confirming successful intervention with no blood flow in the affected vein

Step 3

After ensuring there is no flow in the affected vein, indicating successful intervention, the catheter is removed.

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