Effectiveness and Safety of Prostatic Artery Embolization for Patients with Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) has received attention to manage the urological symptoms in patients with prostate cancer (PCa). This meta-analysis evaluates its effectiveness and safety in patients with PCa.

Material and methods

A systematic review was performed by searching in PudMed and Web of Science databases for studies including either PAE or prostatic artery chemoembolization (PACE) in patients with PCa. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed. The primary outcomes were technical success, clinical success, oncological efficacy and adverse events (AEs). The secondary outcomes were International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL), prostate volume (PV), and prostate-specific antigen (PSA).

Results

Eleven single-arm stud

SUBMITTER: Lucas-Cava V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12464020 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature