Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
A Minimally Invasive Solution for BPH Symptoms
If you're experiencing frequent urination, a weak stream, or waking up several times a night to urinate, you're not alone. These are common symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)—a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that affects many men as they age. While medications may help, they can come with side effects. Surgery is can be effective but is invasive.
At Image Guided Therapy, we offer Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)—a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that can significantly reduce prostate size and urinary symptoms without cutting, general anesthesia, or sexual side effects.
Image Guided Therapy is a leading provider of prostate artery embolization in Denver, serving men throughout Colorado and beyond. If an enlarged prostate is disrupting your sleep, your workday, or your confidence, PAE offers a way to find relief without major surgery, performed right here in the Denver metro by one of the most experienced interventional radiologists in the country.
What Is PAE?
PAE is a groundbreaking procedure performed under conscious sedation. Using state-of -the-art AI imaging, Dr. Charles Nutting inserts a small catheter into the artery near the hip and navigates to the blood vessels feeding the prostate. Tiny FDA-approved particles are then injected to reduce blood flow, which causes the prostate to shrink by 25–40% over time.
Over 90% of men see significant symptom improvement within weeks and up to 80% of patients stop their BPH medications within 1–2 months after the PAE.
Who Is a Candidate?
PAE is ideal for:
Men with BPH symptoms such as urgency, frequency, weak stream, and nocturia.
Those seeking to avoid surgery and preserve sexual function.
Patients who cannot tolerate or prefer to stop medications.
Men with large prostates or failed prior treatments.
- No incisions, no catheterization of the urethra
- Preserves sexual function
- Performed under light sedation
- Outpatient procedure with fast recovery
- Long-lasting symptom relief
- Supported by the American Urologic Association
You’ll go home the same day and return to light activity within a few days. Improvement is typically seen within the first month.
With over 1100 PAE procedures performed, Dr. Nutting is among the most experienced interventional radiologists doing PAEs in the country.
The Benefits of PAE
For the right candidate, prostate artery embolization offers advantages that many men find compelling compared with traditional surgery:
- Minimally invasive, with no surgical incision
- Performed as a same-day outpatient procedure
- Typically preserves sexual function
- Most patients do not need to stop blood thinners
- A fast recovery with most men returning to normal activity quickly
- An effective option even for very large prostates
Individual results and candidacy vary, which is why a consultation and imaging are the best way to know whether PAE is right for you.
Why Choose Image Guided Therapy for PAE in Denver
When it comes to a procedure like PAE, experience matters a great deal, because outcomes are closely tied to the skill of the interventional radiologist performing it. Dr. Charles Nutting is a Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology (an honor held by fewer than 10 percent of physicians in the field) with more than 20 years of experience and over 1,000 prostate artery embolization procedures performed. He trains other physicians in PAE and learned the procedure from some of the specialists who pioneered it internationally. You can read real patient testimonials to hear about their experiences.
Care at Image Guided Therapy is concierge-style and patient-centered. Treatment takes place in a comfortable, modern outpatient office-based lab using advanced imaging technology, with Dr. Nutting and a dedicated team involved in your care from consultation through recovery. More than 30 percent of patients travel from outside Colorado for treatment, and the Denver clinic is conveniently located in Greenwood Village near the Denver Tech Center.
What to Expect
- Consultation. You meet with Dr. Nutting to review your symptoms, health history, and imaging, and to discuss whether PAE is a good fit.
- The procedure. PAE is performed on an outpatient basis under conscious sedation. Most men go home the same day.
- Recovery. Recovery is typically quick, and many men return to normal activity within a few days, with symptom improvement developing over the following weeks.
PAE Treatment in Colorado: Serving Denver and Beyond
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prostate artery embolization available in Denver?
Yes. Image Guided Therapy offers prostate artery embolization in Denver, at our outpatient clinic in Greenwood Village near the Denver Tech Center. You can schedule a consultation to learn more.
Is PAE covered by insurance or Medicare?
Coverage varies by plan and situation. PAE is often covered for appropriate candidates, and our team can help you understand your coverage and options. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your plan.
How long does recovery from PAE take?
Is PAE safe?
How do I know if I am a candidate for PAE?
The best way to find out is a consultation. In general, men with bothersome BPH symptoms who want to avoid surgery, preserve sexual function, or reduce medications may be good candidates, including those with larger prostates.
Schedule Your PAE Consultation in Denver
If an enlarged prostate is affecting your daily life, you do not have to simply live with it. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Nutting today, or call 303-241-0000, to find out whether prostate artery embolization in Denver is the right choice for you.
This information is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual results vary. Always consult Dr. Nutting or a qualified physician about your specific situation.
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Location
- 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 120 Greenwood Village, CO 80111