Men's Health
Male Reproductive Health at Vascular and Interventional Partners
Have you been diagnosed with varicocele or benign prostatic hyperplasia? Were you prescribed countless medications? Did you undergo any number of treatments only to find little to no relief? Then you are probably a good candidate for one of our nonsurgical, catheter-based procedures performed in our clinic in Phoenix, AZ.
At Vascular and Interventional Partners, we specialize in Interventional Radiology (IR) and offer several treatment options for a wide range of conditions, including varicocele and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Our treatments are minimally invasive and performed using the latest technology and the most current equipment.
Two treatment options offered at our Phoenix, AZ clinic for varicocele and benign prostatic hyperplasia are Varicocele Embolization or Prostate Artery Embolization.
During PAE, one of our specially trained interventional radiologists makes a small cut in your skin, usually around your groin area. They then insert a thin catheter through the cut and use x-ray image guidance to maneuver the catheter toward your prostate. Once the catheter has reached the prostate, the radiologist releases embolic agents to block blood in parts of the prostate.
Blocking blood flow to the prostate this way causes controlled tissue death and subsequent scarring and prostate shrinkage — sometimes to as much as 40 percent. With the prostate no longer putting pressure on the bladder and urethra, men see a significant improvement in their symptoms without needing to use a urinary catheter or developing complications.
PAE is usually performed on an outpatient basis. There is no need for either IV sedation or general anesthesia, which significantly decreases risks. Instead, you will be given a local anesthetic and mild to moderate sedatives to help you feel relaxed and to minimize your discomfort.
About Vascular and Interventional Partners
Vascular and Interventional Partners LLC is an interventional radiology clinic based in Phoenix, AZ.
We specialize in minimally invasive endovascular procedures to treat a wide range of arterial and venous conditions and other diseases that may benefit from endovascular therapies. Our team of highly trained interventional radiologists utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide the best outcomes possible to our patients.
Minimally invasive endovascular procedures have rightfully become the gold standard for vascular and other medical conditions because they come with fewer risks and result in faster recovery. As a result, we can perform these treatments on an outpatient basis. More specifically, endovascular therapies come with the following benefits:
- Minimal incisions (6 mm or less)
- Low risk of complications
- Short hospital stays
- Quick recovery
- Less pain
Unlike open surgeries and laparoscopies, endovascular procedures involve the use of thin catheters to diagnose and treat medical conditions — sometimes during the same procedure. A small incision around the groin or upper thigh is made to access a large blood vessel and guide the catheter to the treatment size. Doctors use x-ray imaging during these procedures to accurately target faulty blood vessels or benign growths. Embolization, balloon angioplasty, and stenting are some of the endovascular procedures regularly performed at Vascular and Interventional Partners in Phoenix, AZ.
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At Vascular and Interventional Partners, we know that male health needs to be taken seriously and that problems with the pampiniform plexus and prostate can interfere with a man’s quality of life. We help men find relief from varicocele and an enlarged prostate with varicocele embolization and prostate artery embolization procedures. To learn more about these procedures and find out if they are right for you, contact or call us today at (480) 435-9100.
