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  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition causing lower urinary tract symptoms in aging men.
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  • To review recent advancements in PAE for BPH treatment.
  • To evaluate long-term outcomes, safety, and new applications of PAE.

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  • Literature review of recent studies on PAE for BPH.
  • Analysis of clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and radiation safety data.
  • Exploration of PAE in prostate cancer management.

Main Results:

  • PAE demonstrates durable and safe long-term clinical outcomes for BPH.
  • Integration with other minimally invasive therapies is expanding PAE's utility.
  • Novel embolic agents and cost-effectiveness are favorable.

Conclusions:

  • PAE is a safe and effective therapeutic option for BPH.
  • PAE shows growing utility in diverse clinical scenarios, including select prostate cancer cases.
  • Further research is needed to optimize patient selection and evaluate new technologies.