Dr. Chun-Yu Lin Wins TSIR Rising Star Grand Prize | PAE Prostate Artery Embolization Case Report
Dr. Chun-Yu Lin, currently a practicing physician of PAE at Kernel Clinic, won the first prize with a case report on Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) during the 2022 Rising Star event hosted by the Taiwan Society of Interventional Radiology (TSIR).
The official speaker profile from the Taiwan Society of Interventional Radiology lists this achievement as:
2022 The Rising Star at TSIR: 1st Prize
The physician profile at Taipei Medical University Hospital records it as:
Prostate artery embolization - case report Champion Award
This professional milestone also reflects Dr. Chun-Yu Lin's long-term dedication and expertise in prostate artery embolization and urological interventional treatments.
A PAE Case Report Challenges More Than Just Catheter Manipulation
Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive interventional procedure that utilizes vascular access to treat select patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Unlike transurethral prostate surgeries, PAE is performed by interventional radiologists who establish catheter access through the arteries. Guided by imaging, they identify the tiny arteries supplying the prostate and selectively advance microcatheters to the appropriate locations for embolization.
The difficulty lies in the fact that the pelvic vascular anatomy varies from person to person.
Prostatic arteries may originate from different vascular branches and can anastomose with blood vessels supplying the bladder, rectum, and other pelvic tissues.
Therefore, a comprehensive PAE case demonstrates not just "whether the embolization was completed," but also:
How to identify prostatic arteries through imaging
How to determine vascular origins and anatomical variations
How to select microcatheter pathways
How to avoid non-target embolization
How to integrate patient symptoms, prostate volume, and treatment outcomes
This is why PAE relies heavily on diagnostic imaging, vascular anatomy, and interventional radiology techniques.
From Rising Star First Prize to Continuous Commitment in Prostate Interventions
Dr. Chun-Yu Lin's professional journey in PAE goes far beyond a single case competition.
In 2021, Dr. Chun-Yu Lin was invited to introduce prostatic artery embolization on the News98 show "Famous Doctors On Call."
In addition to winning the TSIR Rising Star first prize in 2022, he also authored a feature article on prostatic artery embolization for Taipei Medical University Hospital's "Health Newsletter."
In 2024, he was invited to the public health lecture at Yonghe District Office, New Taipei City, to speak on "New Minimally Invasive Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia."
According to the official records of the Taiwan Society of Interventional Radiology, Dr. Chun-Yu Lin currently serves as the Secretary-General of the society, continuing to promote professional exchanges in interventional radiology.
Why Does Kernel Clinic Emphasize Diagnostic Imaging?
For PAE, a series of questions must be answered before entering blood vessels for treatment:
Are the voiding issues truly caused by prostate enlargement?
How large is the prostate?
What does the patient's pelvic vasculature look like?
Where do the prostatic arteries originate?
Is this patient a suitable candidate for PAE?
Therefore, PAE is not simply about performing embolization upon seeing an enlarged prostate.
Diagnosis, image interpretation, and assessment of vascular conditions are all integral parts of the treatment process.
Dr. Chun-Yu Lin currently performs PAE (Prostatic Artery Embolization) and vascular interventions such as varicocele embolization at Kernel Clinic, continuing to apply diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive interventional techniques to male vascular and urological conditions.
Further Reading
Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) Complete Guide | Candidates, Process, Recovery, and Cost
"News98 Famous Doctors On Call" | Dr. Chun-Yu Lin Discusses Prostatic Artery Embolization
Yonghe District Office Health Lecture | Dr. Chun-Yu Lin Shares Minimally Invasive Treatments for BPH
Udn Health | 90-Year-Old with a Prostate Over 300g: Dr. Chun-Yu Lin Shares PAE Case Study
Source: Taiwan Society of Interventional Radiology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
Professional Record: 2022 TSIR Rising Star – 1st Prize
Case Topic: Prostate Artery Embolization
