Prostate Artery Embolization 2026

Prostate Artery Embolization is organized by Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) and will be held from Jul 02 - 03, 2026 at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
Many observational studies and randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of PAE in treating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), with outcomes similar to surgery. Although functional measures such as flow rate and reduction of prostate volume may be superior with surgery in comparison with PAE, clinical improvement is similar between the two techniques. Furthermore, the higher safety profile and shorter recovery favour PAE over surgery. All these factors make PAE an appealing treatment option for patients who are unable to tolerate or are refractory to medical therapy for bothersome LUTS and patients who want to preserve sexual function.

Attendees taking part in this ESIR course on PAE, organized by Dr. Zaid Aldin at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in the UK, will learn about the fundamentals and techniques of prostatic artery embolization. This will be followed by an overview of the current status of PAE treatment, including patient selection, pre-procedural care and planning, equipment selection, types of embolic agents used, and post-procedure care. The theoretical part of the course will be complemented by interactive video cases moderated by expert panellists. These video cases will be used to show teaching points, including complex anatomy, embolization techniques, and how to avoid complications.

A large part of the course will be dedicated to hands-on experience with catheters, wires, and embolic agents currently available on the market. Attendees will have an excellent opportunity to practice and learn how to use glue, the new embolic agent, in PAE. As an additional feature of the course, participants will be able to test their skills on the latest prostatic embolization simulation technology during training sessions taking place throughout the two days. These training sessions will run parallel to several sessions in the scientific programme. Ample time for questions will be given, and participants are encouraged to bring cases for discussion.