Reducing Prostate Size Prior to Ablation Therapy

At the Atlanta Prostate Center, our mission is to provide every man with personalized, cutting-edge care for prostate conditions, from benign growth to prostate cancer. As new therapies like PEFA (Pulsed Electric Field Ablation) emerge, one of the most important considerations for successful outcomes is prostate size.

For some men, a large prostate gland may limit the effectiveness or feasibility of PEFA therapy. In these cases, a strategy to shrink the prostate first can open the door to safe and effective cancer treatment.

Why Prostate Size Matters in PEFA Therapy

PEFA therapy uses precisely delivered electrical pulses to ablate cancerous tissue while preserving critical structures. But when the prostate is significantly enlarged, several challenges arise:

Treatment precision can be reduced in large glands.
Access to targeted cancer areas may be limited.
Patient comfort and recovery may be affected.

That’s why our team carefully evaluates each patient’s prostate volume before moving forward with ablation therapy.

PAE: A Minimally Invasive Option to Reduce Prostate Size

For patients with enlarged prostates, Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) can be an excellent preparatory step.

Minimally invasive: Performed through a small catheter in the groin or wrist.
Quick recovery: Most men go home the same day.
Effective results: Can significantly shrink the prostate and relieve urinary symptoms.

By combining PAE to reduce prostate size with PEFA to target prostate cancer, we can optimize both safety and effectiveness.

A Full Spectrum of Options for Every Patient

At the Atlanta Prostate Center, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every man deserves a personalized plan. That’s why we offer a wide array of solutions for prostate care, including:

Active surveillance for low-risk cancers.
PEFA therapy for targeted, non-thermal ablation.
PAE and other procedures to manage prostate size and urinary symptoms.
Minimally invasive BPH treatments like UroLift, Rezūm, and Aquablation.
Advanced cancer therapies for more aggressive disease.

This spectrum of treatments means that no matter your diagnosis, prostate size, or cancer stage, we can build a care plan that is right for you.

Our Philosophy: Options, Expertise, and Excellence

At the Atlanta Prostate Center, you’re never limited to one option. We combine innovative therapies, world-class expertise, and compassionate care to ensure every patient gets the best possible outcome.

Whether you’re exploring PEFA therapy for prostate cancer or considering PAE to reduce prostate size beforehand, our team will help you decide on the right path forward.

👉 Ready to explore your options? Contact the Atlanta Prostate Center today and schedule a consultation with our specialists. Together, we’ll create a plan that’s personalized to you.