An updated meta-analysis of prostatic arterial embolization versus transurethral resection of the prostate in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

ConclusionPAE was inferior to TURP in the improvement of postoperative IPSS, QOL, PV,Qmax and TURP still remained the gold standard. However, PAE may be a valuable alternative to TURP in the treatment of BPH patients who refuse surgery or with surgery contraindication.
Source: World Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research