July 2-3 | Harlow, UK
September 25-26 | Turin, IT
September 25-26 | Turin, IT
September 25-26 | Turin, IT
September 25-26 | Turin, IT
Prostate artery embolization, Harlow/GB, July 2-3, 2026
Since the introduction of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) 13 years ago, many observational studies and randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of PAE in treating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), with outcomes similar to surgery. Although functional measures such as flow rate and reduction of prostate volume may be superior with surgery in comparison with PAE, clinical improvement is similar between the two techniques. Furthermore, the higher safety profile and shorter recovery favour PAE over surgery. All these factors make PAE an appealing treatment option for patients who are unable to tolerate or are refractory to medical therapy for bothersome LUTS and patients who want to preserve sexual function.
Attendees taking part in this ESIR course on PAE, organized by Dr. Zaid Aldin at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in the UK, will learn about the fundamentals and techniques of prostatic artery embolization. This will be followed by an overview of the current status of PAE treatment, including patient selection, pre-procedural care and planning, equipment selection, types of embolic agents used, and post-procedure care. The theoretical part of the course will be complemented by interactive video cases moderated by expert panellists. These video cases will be used to show teaching points, including complex anatomy, embolization techniques, and how to avoid complications.
A large part of the course will be dedicated to hands-on experience with catheters, wires, and embolic agents currently available on the market. Attendees will have an excellent opportunity to practice and learn how to use glue, the new embolic agent, in PAE. As an additional feature of the course, participants will be able to test their skills on the latest prostatic embolization simulation technology during training sessions taking place throughout the two days. These training sessions will run parallel to several sessions in the scientific programme. Ample time for questions will be given, and participants are encouraged to bring cases for discussion.
This is a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of prostatic artery embolization. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today to enhance your experience, improve patient outcomes, and interact with a network of forward-thinking medical professionals.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for interventional radiologists who have completed their radiology training and are interested in fine-tuning their practical skills and learning more about the current treatment options for routine as well as technically challenging cases.
To further multidisciplinary team building, a urologist may attend this course together with an interventional radiologist from the same hospital under the registration type “Team fee”.
Preliminary programme
Thursday, July 2, 2026
08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome and course introduction
09:15 – 10:30 Lectures
Understanding LUTS
Medical therapy for LUTS
Patient selection for PAE
Prostate arterial anatomy
PAE femoral approach: How do I do it?
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
10:30 – 11:00 Parallel simulators
11:00 – 11:45 Lectures continued
PAE radial approach: How do I do it?
Catheters, wires, and embolic agents
Simulator introduction
11:45 – 12:45 Video cases
Femoral approach standard PAE
PAE using glue
12:45 – 13:45 Lunch
12:45 – 13:45 Parallel simulators
13:45 – 15:05 Parallel simulator training/hands-on workshops
Microspheres
Glue
Microcatheters and micro guidewires
How to manage the entry point
15:05 – 15:35 Coffee break
15:05 – 15:35 Parallel simulators
15:35 – 16:55 Parallel simulator training/hands-on workshop
Microspheres
Glue
Microcatheters and micro guidewires
How to manage the entry point
Friday, July 3, 2026
09:00 – 11:00 Lectures
Challenging PAE cases
Post PAE care and follow-up
CT angio, MR angio, on table CT angio, and embo guide
Invasive surgical treatment for BPH
Minimally invasive surgical treatment for BPH
Role of repeat PAE
PAE and sexual function
How to start PAE service
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:00 – 11:30 Parallel simulators
11:30 – 12:30 Video cases
Radial PAE
Tortuous iliacs
12:30 – 13:50 Wrap-up
Interactive discussion
Quiz cases
Final remarks
Local host
Preliminary faculty
M. Arya (Harlow/GB)
T. Bilhim (Lisbon/PT)
T. Bryant (Southampton/GB)
A. Gharib (Harlow/GB)
M. Little (Reading/GB)
R. Loffroy (Dijon/FR)
V. Manolas (Harlow/GB)
A. Rampoldi (Milan/IT)
M. Sapoval (Paris/FR)
Venue
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Registration
This course is designed for interventional radiologists who have completed their radiology training and are interested in fine-tuning their practical skills and learning more about the current treatment options for routine as well as technically challenging cases. To further multidisciplinary team building, a urologist may attend this course together with an interventional radiologist from the same hospital under the registration type “Team fee”.
The registration fees are as follows:
| Early fee (until May 7, 2026) | Regular fee (as of May 8, 2026) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course registration (CIRSE member*) | € 610 | € 720 | ||
| Course registration (CIRSE member*) - team** | € 820 | € 1030 | ||
| Course registration | € 710 | € 940 | ||
| Course registration – team** | € 1130 | € 1460 | ||
To attend the ESIR courses as a member, CIRSE membership fee for the year of the course must be settled.
Interventional radiologists attending the course may bring with them a colleague from the same hospital with whom they work together in a multidisciplinary team. These two physicians will then be able to attend the ESIR course under the “team fee”. A copy of a medical license/certificate listing the specialty of the teammate will be required and needs to be uploaded. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
These fees include:
- Course attendance
- Teaching material for the course
- Coffee breaks
- Lunch on the first day
General information
- Please note that this course is limited to 30 participants and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please note that your registration becomes valid only after receipt of payment and after confirmation by the CIRSE Central Office.
- When making your flight bookings, please make sure that you will be able to stay for the entire course.
Invoices will be issued by the CIRSE Foundation, Neutorgasse 9, 1010 Vienna, Austria.
CIRSE Foundation
Neutorgasse 9
1010 Vienna
Austria
Phone: 0043 1 904 2003
Fax: 0043 1 904 2003 30
Email: [email protected]
Cancellation of course registration
The CIRSE Foundation offers all participants the possibility of purchasing insurance with our partner “Europäische Reiseversicherung” via this link. Thus, the CIRSE Foundation itself will not refund any amount after a cancellation of registration. All requests have to be issued to the “Europäische Reiseversicherung” directly. Refunds will be given within the terms and conditions of the “Europäische Reiseversicherung”. Name changes will be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Please note that CIRSE offers just a platform to affect a policy between you and “Europäische Reiseversicherung”.
Accommodation
Please note that the following are only suggestions. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee for ESIR courses. CIRSE supports compliance with ethical standards. Therefore, CIRSE emphasizes that the participants shall bear any and all costs in this context themselves.
Manor of Groves
4*, 15 min. drive from the venue
High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0JU
Phone: +44 1279 600 777
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.manorofgroves.com
Down Hall Hotel
4*, 15 min. drive from the venue
Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Essex, CM22 7AS
Phone: +44 1279 731441
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.downhall.co.uk/
The Green Man Hotel
4*, 8 min. drive from the venue
Westgate Brewery, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QT
Phone: +44 1279 731441
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/contact-us/
Travel Lodge Harlow
3*, 15 min. walk from the venue
Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2JE
Phone: +44 8719 846289
Website: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/268/Harlow-hotel