Dr. Ayyagari's Publications and Presentations on Men's Health

​PEER REVIEWED ORIGINAL RESEARCH:
  1. Wheeler M, Ayyagari R, Wheeler G, Weiss R. Regulation of Cyclic Nucleotides in the Urinary Tract. J. Smooth Muscle Res. 2005;41:1-21.​
  2. Ayyagari R, Yeh C, Arici M, Mojibian H, Reiner E, Pollak J. Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative Approach. J. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 2016;27:689-693.
  3. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Staib L, Chapiro J, Schoenberger S, Devito R, Pollak J. Case-Control Comparison of Conventional End-Hole versus Balloon-Occlusion Microcatheter Prostatic Artery Embolization for Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. J. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 2019;30(9):1459-1470.
  4. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Staib L, Chapiro J, Perez-Lozada JC, Bhatia S, Chai T, Schoenberger S, Devito R. Prostatic Artery Embolization in Non-index Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients: Single-center Outcomes for Urinary Retention and Gross Prostatic Hematuria. Urology. 2020;136:212-217.
  5. Davis C, Golzarian J, White S, Fischman A, Rastinehad A, Isaacson A, Carnevale FC, Foster H Jr, Findeiss L, Sapoval M, Borofsky M, Ayyagari R, Salem R, Bhatia S, Caridi T. Development of Research Agenda in Prostate Artery Embolization: Summary of Society of Interventional Radiology Consensus Panel. J. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 2020;31(1):108-113.
  6. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Staib L, Chapiro J, Raja A, Bhatia S, Chai T, Schoenberger S, Devito R. Prostatic Artery Embolization Using 100-300-μm Microspheres to Treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributable to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Single-Center Analysis with Medium-Term Follow-up. J. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 2020;31(1):99-107.
  7. Powell T, Bhatia S, Ayyagari R. Current Debates Regarding Optimal Patient Evaluation and Procedural Technique for Prostatic Artery Embolization. Tech. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 2020;23(3):100696.
  8. Powell T, Kellner D, Ayyagari R. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Clinical Manifestations, Imaging, and Patient Selection for Prostate Artery Embolization. Tech. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 2020;23(3):100688.
  9. Powell T, Staib L, Liu B, Bhatia S, Chai T, and Ayyagari R. Voiding and storage domain-specific symptom score outcomes after prostate artery embolization for lower urinary tract symptoms and urinary retention. Urology. 2021;156:216-224.
  10. Kaufman CS, Sanchez A, Ayyagari R. Image-Guided Targeted Prostate Biopsies. Tech. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 2021;24(4):100777.
  11. Masoom SN, Sundaram KM, Ghanouni P, Futterer J, Oto A, Ayyagari R, Sprenkle P, Weinreb J, Arora S. Real-Time MRI-Guided Prostate Interventions. Cancers. 2022;14(8):1860.
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CHAPTERS, BOOKS, AND REVIEWS
  1. Ayyagari R, Pollak J, White R. Varicocele Embolization. Book chapter in Embolization: Principles and Clinical Applications, eds. Guimaraes M, Lencioni R, and Siskin G, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2015.

PEER-REVIEWED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
  1. Ayyagari R, Laage-Gaupp F, Barbon D, Irons P. Prostatic Artery Embolization: Video Case Presentation with Dr. Raj Ayyagari, Journal of Medical Insight, 2018. www.jomi.com/author/Rajasekhara-R.-Ayyagari-MD.

INVITED EDITORIALS AND COMMENTARIES:
  1. Stannard E, Ayyagari R. Prostate Artery Embolization: Nonsurgical Method to Reduce Enlarged Prostates. New Haven Register, Jun 4: front page, 2017.
  2. Chagpar A, Ayyagari R. “Minimally Invasive Techniques to Treat Cancer.” Yale Cancer Center - Cancer Answers, August 6, 2017.
  3. Ayyagari R. Prostatic Artery Chemoembolization: The Next Frontier in Prostate Cancer Therapy? Endovascular Today Oct 17:10(82-85), 2018.
  4. Ayyagari R. Ghani M. “The Sound of IR Podcast – Prostatic Artery Embolization: Interview with Dr. Raj Ayyagari.” 2019.
  5. Ayyagari R. Featured Invited Summary of Ayyagari et al, J. Vasc. Interv. Radiol. 31(1):99-107. UroToday, January 17, 2020.
  6. Krader, C. PAE Safe, Durable for Retention, Hematuria in Non-Index BPH Patients. Featured comment and summary of Ayyagari R et al, Urology 136:212-217. Urology Times, January 28, 2020.
  7. Brett, A. Prostatic Artery Embolization to Treat Complications of BPH. Featured comment and summary of Ayyagari R et al, Urology 136:212-217. New England Journal of Medicine Journal Watch, February 13, 2020.
 
CASE REPORTS, TECHNICAL NOTES, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
  1. Ayyagari R. Authors’ Response to Editorial Comment re: Voiding and storage domain-specific symptom score outcomes after prostate artery embolization for lower urinary tract symptoms and urinary retention. Urology. 2021.
  2. Rahman S, Imanzadeh A, Martin T, Ayyagari R. Page Kidney - An unusual complication of image-guided native renal parenchymal biopsy - Case report and literature review. Radiol. Case Rep. 2022;17(6):2006-2010.

PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS GIVEN AT MEETINGS:
  1. Rahman S, Powell T, Staib L, Ayyagari R: Quantification of Embolic Particle Deposition and Gland Volume Reduction After Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300μm Particles: Comparing Results in Gland Volumes of ≤80mL Versus >80mL. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, 2022.
  2. Rahman S, Powell T, Staib L, Ayyagari R: Stratified Voiding and Storage Domain Symptom Score Improvements After Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300μm Particles: Comparing Results in Gland Volumes of ≤80mL Versus >80mL. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, 2022.
  3. Rahman S, Powell T, Staib L, Ayyagari R: Long-Term Voiding Success After Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300μm Particles For Urinary Retention: Comparing Results in Gland Volumes of ≤80mL Versus >80mL. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, 2022.
  4. Rahman S, Powell T, Staib L, Ayyagari R: Long-Term Gross Hematuria Improvements After Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300μm Particles: Comparing Results in Gland Volumes of ≤80mL Versus >80mL. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, 2022.
  5. Rahman S, Powell T, Staib L, Ayyagari R: Long-Term Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Improvements After Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300μm Particles: Comparing Results in Gland Volumes of ≤80mL Versus >80mL. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, 2022.
  6. Rahman S, Powell T, Staib L, Ayyagari R: Long-Term Gross Hematuria Improvements After Prostatic Artery Embolization: Comparing Results in Gland Volumes of ≤80mL Versus >80mL. Moderated poster presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, 2022.
  7. Arora S, Shin C, Sprenkle P, Ayyagari R, Beserra A, Staruch R: Comparison of intraprostatic calcification measurements using CT versus MR susceptibility weighted imaging in TULSA patients. Podium presentation, International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound Annual Meeting, 2022.
  8. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Staib L: Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300um Microspheres to Treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributable to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A single Center Analysis of 4-year outcomes. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2021.
  9. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Staib L: Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300um Microspheres to Treat Urinary Retention Attributable to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A single Center Analysis of 4-year outcomes. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2021.
  10. Ayyagari R, Staib L, Powell T, Chapiro J, Bhatia S: Learning curves for operator-dependent procedural parameters in prostatic arterial embolization (PAE) and their effects on clinical outcomes. Podium presentation, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe Summit, Virtual, 2020.
  11. Ayyagari R, Liu B, Powell T, Staib L, Bhatia S, Chai T, Devito R: Stratified Analysis of International Prostate Symptom Score Voiding and Storage Domain Improvements After Prostatic Artery Embolization for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Podium presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2020.
  12. Ayyagari R, Liu B, Staib L, Powell T, Chapiro J, Bhatia S, Chai T: Stratified Subscore Analysis of International Prostate Symptom Score Improvement After Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300um Microspheres for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2020.
  13. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Liu B, Staib L, Chapiro J, Schoenberger S, Devito R: Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300um Microspheres to Treat Urinary Retention Caused by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Medium Term Outcomes with Stratified Obstructive and Irritative Symptom Analysis. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2020.
  14. Fox B, Acharya V, Ayyagari R, Bhatia S, Kably I, Kumar J, Richardson A, Stover B: Prostate artery embolization in prostate size >80g – A single center experience with two year follow up. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2020.
  15. Kumar J, Acharya V, Ayyagari R, Bhatia S, Kably I, Mehta A, Richardson A, Shah K: Prostatic artery embolization for treatment of LUTS secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - a single center experience with two year follow up. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2020.
  16. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Staib L, Chapiro J, Bhatia S, Chai T, Schoenberger S, Devito R: Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100μm-300μm Embospheres for Urinary Retention from Benign Hyperplasia: 3 Year Results. Podium presentation, Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 2019.
  17. Ayyagari R and Powell T: Successful Bilateral Prostatic Embolization Via a Unilateral Prostatic Artery.Podium presentation, Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 2019.
  18. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Friedman T: Simultaneous Bilateral Prostatic Artery Embolization Via a Single "Double-Barrel" Arterial Access. Poster presentation, Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 2019.
  19. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Chapiro J, Staib L, Bhatia S, Chai T, Schoenberger S, Devito R: Prostatic artery embolization to treat lower urinary tract symptoms attributable to benign prostatic hyperplasia: A single center analysis of 2-year outcomes. Podium presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 2019.
  20. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Chapiro J, Staib L, Bhatia S, Chai T, Schoenberger S, Devito R: Prostatic artery embolization to treat gross hematuria attributable to benign prostatic hyperplasia: A single center analysis of 3-year outcomes. Podium presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 2019.
  21. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Staib L, Chapiro J, Raja A, Bhatia S, Chai T, Schoenberger S, Devito R: Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300um Spherical Particles to Treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributable to BPH: A single center outcomes analysis up to 2 years. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, 2019.
  22. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Staib L, Chapiro J, Raja A, Bhatia S, Schoenberger S, Devito R: Patient Characteristics as Predictors of Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Improvement After Prostatic Artery Embolization. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, 2019.
  23. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Raja A, Fereydooni A, Funai E, Chapiro J, Staib L: Balloon-Occlusion Microcatheter Use in Prostatic Artery Embolization: Evaluation of impact on improvements in International Prostate Symptom Score, Quality of Life Score, and Post-Void Residual. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, 2019.
  24. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Fereydooni A, Funai E, Chapiro J, Staib L, Bhatia S: The Role of Segmented Volumetric Cone-Beam CT in Measurement Hyperplastic Prostate Gland Volume. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, 2019.
  25. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Raja A, Chapiro J, Staib L, Schoenberger S, Devito, R Bhatia S: Prostatic Artery Embolization with 100-300μm Particles to Treat Gross Hematuria Attributable to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Single Center Analysis of Up to 3-Year Outcomes. Poster presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, 2019.
  26. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Funai E, Staib L, Chapiro J, Pollak J: Use of the Sniper® Balloon-Occlusion Microcatheter in Prostatic Artery Embolization: Evaluation of Impacts on Procedure and Fluoroscopy Times, Contrast Use, Collateral Vessel Coiling, and Embolic Particle Volume Delivery. Poster presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, 2019.
  27. Ayyagari R, Powell T, Fereydooni A, Funai E, Chapiro J, Staib L, Bhatia S: Correlation of Embolization Particle Volume to Pre-Procedure Prostate Gland Volume and Post-Procedure Clinical Outcomes in Prostatic Artery Embolization. Poster presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, 2019.
  28. Yeh C, Reiner E, Arici M, Mojibian H, Ayyagari R, Pollak J: Safety and Efficacy of Transvesicle Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections. Podium presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2012.
  29. Ayyagari R, Wheeler M, Weiss R: Age-Dependent Expression of G-Protein Subunits in Rat Detrusor Muscle. Poster presentation, American Urological Association New England Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 2003.
  30. Ayyagari R, Wheeler M, Weiss R: Age-Dependent Expression of G-Protein Subunits in Rat Detrusor Muscle. Poster presentation, New England Smooth Muscle Conference, Providence, RI, 2003.

INVITED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS:
  1. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting: “How to Build a Successful Men’s Health Practice,” 2022.
  2. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting: “PAE Cases: From Beginner to Master,” 2022.
  3. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting: “PAE Cases: Advanced Technique,” 2022.
  4. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting, Session Moderator: “PAE Cases: From Beginner to Master,” 2022.
  5. Grand Rounds Presentation, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA: “Prostatic Artery Embolization: Indications, Procedural Considerations, and Outcomes,” 2022.
  6. American College of Radiology Medical Student Symposium Presentation: “Prostate Interventions,” 2021
  7. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, Virtual: “PAE Symposium: Expert Panel discussion,” 2021.
  8. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, Virtual: “PAE symposium: Case Discussion: Particle-Related Complex Cases,” 2021.
  9. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting, Virtual: “Complex PAE Cases: Prostatic Artery Originating from Replaced Obturator Artery,” 2021.
  10. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting, Virtual: “Complex PAE Cases: Panel Discussion,” 2021.
  11. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies PAE Focus Day, Virtual: “PAE Symposium: Expert Panel Discussion,” 2021.
  12. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies PAE Focus Day, Virtual: “PAE Symposium: Balloon-Occlusion, Steerable, and Reflux Reduction Microcatheters,” 2021.
  13. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, Virtual: “PAE Symposium: Expert Panel Discussion,” 2020.
  14. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, Virtual: “PAE symposium: Case Discussion: Variant Arterial Anatomy,” 2020.
  15. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting, Virtual: “IR Domain: Prostate Artery and Varicocele Embolization,” 2020.
  16. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting, Virtual: Moderator for Scientific Session 37, "Prostate Artery Embolization,” 2020.
  17. Evolution Annual Meeting, Miami, FL: “PAE Technical Forum: Learn from Experts,” 2019.
  18. Evolution Annual Meeting, Miami, FL: “Prostatic Arterial Embolization: Clinical Forum - Economics of PAE: Reimbursement and Practice Building,” 2019.
  19. Evolution Annual Meeting, Miami, FL: Session Moderator, “PAE: Clinical Forum,” 2019.
  20. Grand Rounds Presentation, Lahey Medical Center, Burlington, MA: “Prostatic Artery Embolization: Indications, Procedural Considerations, and Outcomes,” 2019.
  21. Connecticut Society of Urology, Southington, CT: “Prostatic Artery Embolization: Indications, Procedural Considerations, and Outcomes,” 2019.
  22. Symposium on Academic Interventional Radiology, Washington, DC: “Embolotherapy: Prostatic Artery Embolization - Multidisciplinary Care.” Moderator and Faculty. 2019.
  23. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, New York, NY: “Prostatic Artery Embolization Anatomy,” 2019.
  24. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, New York, NY: “PAE Symposium, Technical Forum: Radial Versus Femoral,” 2019.
  25. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, New York, NY: “PAE Symposium, Technical Forum: Panel Discussion: Aortogram, Antibiotic, Vasodilators, Perfected, Choice of Embolics, Microcatheters,” 2019.
  26. Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies Annual Meeting, New York, NY: “Hands-on Workshop: Coils & Plugs,” 2019.
  27. Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Research Consensus Panel, Washington, DC: “Current Reimburesment Landscape for Prostatic Embolization,” 2019.
  28. Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology Annual National Scientific Meeting, Goa, India: “Patient Selection for Prostatic Artery Embolization,” 2019.
  29. Grand Rounds Presentation, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA: “Prostatic Artery Embolization: Indications, Procedural Considerations, and Outcomes,” 2018.
  30. Faculty, Prostatic Artery Embolization Course, Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 2017.
  31. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting, Atlanta, GA: “Varicocele Embolization Workshop,” 2015.
  32. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual International Meeting, San Diego, CA: “Varicocele Embolization Workshop,” 2014.
  33. National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, New Orleans, LA: “Current Innovations in Minimally Invasive Urologic Interventions: Prostate and Varicocele Embolic Therapies,” 2012.​
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