Prostate Artery Embolization
Show: UAB Med Cast
Thersa Caridi, MD and Salei Aiaksei, MD discuss prostate artery embolization. They examine this as an alternative to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). They share the criteria for careful patient selection and the advantages and challenges of this procedure.
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