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Categorical Course

Embolization

200 (intermediate)
Categorical Course

Prostate Artery Embolization

Monday, April 13, 2026
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM ET

A high-yield presentation of the key topics important to performing PAE successfully, with an engaging discussion about different PAE practice models in the post-guideline approval era.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to understand and apply a comprehensive set of techniques and practices to successfully perform PAE.
  • Participants will learn about contemporary prostate embolization techniques to optimize clinical outcomes and minimize adverse events.
  • Participants will gain an understanding of the pros and cons of different PAE practice models (Urology-owned practices, IR-owned Practices, Academic Centers).

Presentations:

  • 1:15 PM - 1:24 PM ET
    How I Do a PAE Case, Focusing on Key Tips and Tricks to Master the Technique

    Speaker: Francisco Cesar Carnevale, MD, PhD (he/him/his) – University Of Sao Paulo

  • 1:24 PM - 1:33 PM ET
    Optimal Particle Size versus Glue for PAE

    Speaker: Aaron M. Fischman, MD – Mount Sinai Health System

  • 1:33 PM - 1:42 PM ET
    Prostate Arterial Anatomy: Prostatic Origin Types, When and How to Deal with Collaterals, Including in Glue Cases

    Speaker: Tiago Bilhim, MD, FSIR – SAMS Hospital

  • 1:42 PM - 1:51 PM ET
    Pre/post PAE Care/adverse Event Management

    Co-Speaker: Shivank Bhatia, MD – University of Miami

  • 1:51 PM - 2:00 PM ET
    PAE in Cancer and Other Non-typical Consults

    Co-Speaker: Samdeep Mouli, MD, FSIR – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  • 2:00 PM - 2:09 PM ET
    PAE Practice Models in Post-guideline Approval Era (Urology-owned & Ir-owned Practices, Academic Centers)

    Speaker: Ari Isaacson, MD, FSIR – IR Centers

  • 2:09 PM - 2:18 PM ET
    Structured debate on different practice models (Urology-run vs. IR-run) and/or debate on using glue vs. particles for embolization

    Facilitator: Raj Ayyagari, MD, FSIR – Boston Medical Center

  • 2:18 PM - 2:30 PM ET
    Q&A