هزینه آمبولیزاسیون پروستات به عوامل مختلفی بستگی دارد. با افزایش سن، احتمال بروز برخی مشکلات جسمی در مردان بالا می‌رود و بزرگ شدن غده پروستات یکی از شایع‌ترین آن‌هاست. In recent years, prostate arterial embolization (PAE) has been proposed as a less invasive method compared to older surgeries, and therefore, the cost of prostate embolization is considered for many patients.

embolization What is the prostate and why is it chosen?

What is Prostate Artery Embolization? PAE involves inserting a catheter from an artery (usually the femoral artery) into the arteries supplying the prostate, and then occluding these vessels with small particles of microspheres. The result is the reduction of blood supply to the prostate, the reduction of its volume and the reduction of pressure on the urethra. This procedure is performed with local anesthesia and, unlike open surgery or more invasive cases, does not require general anesthesia or a long hospitalization.

cost Prostate embolization in 1404

Based on the available information, the cost of this method varies according to the condition of the patient, the stage of the disease and the treatment center. However, a comparison with the cost of prostate surgery (i.e. complete surgery or prostate surgery) has shown that in public hospitals with basic insurance, the cost starts at around 2 million Tomans and in private hospitals (without insurance) it exceeds around 10 million Tomans. With more advanced methods or laser, the costs may reach 20 to 30 million Tomans. Therefore, assuming that PAE is offered as an alternative treatment in Iran, its cost will probably be in the range of the cost of prostate surgery in a private hospital or even slightly more; Especially if imported equipment, catheters, radiology equipment, etc. are involved.

factors Affecting the cost of prostate surgery

Several main factors affect the final cost, which are:

• Type of treatment center: The cost of prostate surgery is higher in a private hospital.
• Insurance coverage or not: If the patient is covered by insurance, the personal cost will be much lower.
• treatment method or selective intervention: PAE is a less invasive method compared to open surgery or laser; In other countries, its cost has been directly compared and it has been somewhat lower or combined with the reduction of hospitalization costs.
• Equipment and Consumables: Catheter and microsphere are used for PAE. If it is imported or special materials are needed, the cost will increase.
• Physician's expertise and experience: A surgeon or interventional radiologist with more experience usually costs more. For example, if a specialist doctor is present for consultation or intervention, the cost will naturally be higher.

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Is Does insurance cover the cost of prostate embolization?

در ایران، پوشش بیمه نقش مهمی در کاهش هزینه‌ها دارد. If the patient has basic insurance, the cost of hospital agents and part of the operation is reduced; As mentioned in routine prostate surgery. However, because PAE is a new procedure, its insurance coverage may vary by facility. It is recommended to contact the relevant hospital or clinic and check your insurance status before proceeding. In this case, receiving advice and benefiting from skilled experts, including Dr. Majid Faraji will help you a lot to take more appropriate actions.

• If you are looking to reduce costs and have the right medical conditions, it makes sense to choose a public hospital (provide PAE if possible) using health insurance.
• Before the operation, be sure to consult a specialist doctor to evaluate the surgical risk situation and the advantages/disadvantages of PAE for you.
• Use centers that have the necessary equipment for PAE (catheter, microsphere, radiology team) in complete and standard form.
• Consider possible post-operative costs such as medication, post-operative care, follow-up visits; Because the overall cost does not include the operation itself.
• If you are covered by insurance, be sure to agree with the insurance representative and the hospital before the procedure to see if the coverage includes PAE.

Advanced methods or laser for the prostate require specialized and expensive equipment that have a high initial cost, also the use of lasers, fibers and disposable tools increases the final cost, in addition to this, trained and experienced specialists receive more fees for performing these methods, pre- and post-operative care such as tests, medication and visits are also added to the overall cost, and finally, the variety of laser type and complexity Each method causes the prices to vary between 20 and 30 million tomans.

Conclusion

The cost of prostate embolization in 1404 is determined based on various criteria. These factors can include the type of hospital (public or private), insurance coverage, equipment, physician experience, and patient conditions. In general, PAE can have a lower cost and hospitalization period than conventional surgeries. But in Iran, the cost range for prostate surgery has been reported to be tens of millions of Tomans.

For this reason, if you plan to do PAE, the best way is to contact the hospital or clinic in question, check the type of insurance coverage, and first of all, consult with your doctor to get a specific and accurate cost estimate. Based on the physical condition and progress of the disease, the specialist doctor can provide a general estimate on the cost and recovery period.