Joao Martins Pisco, M.D. (IMAGE) Society of Interventional Radiology Caption Dr. Joao Martins Pisco, an interventional radiologist from Lisbon, Portugal reports on a new study of 500 men that says shrinking the prostate without surgery can provide long-term relief to men with this common condition that causes annoying symptoms, such as frequent trips to the bathroom. Credit Courtesy J. Martins Pisco and the Society of Interventional Radiology Usage Restrictions Please respect embargo date License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.