Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate residents in Radiology or Urology
- Fellows in Interventional Radiology or Endovascular specialties
- Practicing clinicians involved in pelvic embolization procedures
- Trainees seeking simulation-based PAE exposure
Course Modules
Module 1: Pelvic Anatomy & Variants
- Internal iliac arterial anatomy and common variants
- Prostate arterial origin patterns
- Pelvic collateral pathways and risk zones
- Fluoroscopic and angiographic orientation
Module 2: Prostate Artery Identification
- Angiographic techniques for artery visualization
- Differentiation from adjacent pelvic branches
- Use of oblique and cone-beam views
- Confirmation of target vessel
Module 3: Super-Selective Catheterization
- Microcatheter and wire selection
- Stable positioning within the prostate artery
- Navigation across tortuous anatomy
- Prevention of non-target catheterization
Module 4: Embolization Technique & Safety
- Embolic material selection and preparation
- Controlled embolic delivery techniques
- Reflux prevention strategies
- Recognition of non-target embolization risks
Module 5: Outcome Assessment
- Angiographic endpoints of embolization
- Flow reduction and prostate blush assessment
- Identification of technical success
- Documentation and post-procedure review
