Does Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) Improve Voiding Symptoms, Storage Symptoms, or Both?

Many studies have looked at global changes in the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) following PAE; however, no studies have examined the breakdown between storage and voiding symptoms. We aimed to explore the extent to which PAE improves storage symptoms in relation to voiding symptoms. This single-center, prospective cohort study recruited consecutive patients undergoing PAE from June 2012 to June 2016. The IPSS breakdown was recorded pre-PAE, at 3 months and 12 months post-PAE. Planned statistical analysis included the paired t test. A total of 43 patients were recruited (mean age 64.72 ± 6.27, prostate volume 88.65 ± 37.23 cm Storage symptoms are a significant problem for patients with benign prostatic obstruction. PAE is an effective treatment for both storage and voiding symptoms. More research is needed to evaluate how this compares with surgical techniques.