Interventional Radiology Department

1. Minimally Invasive Procedures

Our Interventional Radiology (IR) team uses advanced imaging technologies like X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI to guide precise treatments. The minimally invasive nature of these procedures means:

• Smaller incisions and reduced risk of infection.
• Faster recovery times, with most patients able to resume normal activities within a short period.
• Less pain and discomfort post-procedure compared to traditional surgery.
• Lower risk of complications, particularly for patients with underlying health conditions.

2. Comprehensive Interventional Radiology Services

Our Interventional Radiology Department offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:

Vascular Interventions

• Angioplasty and Stenting: We use balloons and stents to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels, improving blood flow in conditions such as peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid artery disease, and renal artery stenosis.
• Embolization: We block abnormal blood vessels to treat conditions like fibroids, varicoceles, bleeding tumors, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
• Thrombectomy: Removal of blood clots from veins or arteries, such as in cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
• Dialysis Access and Maintenance: Creating and maintaining access points for hemodialysis in patients with kidney disease, including AV fistulas and catheter placements.

Oncological Interventions

• Tumor Ablation: Using radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA), or cryoablation to destroy tumors, especially in organs like the liver, lung, kidneys, and bones, offering a non-surgical treatment for cancers.
• Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE): Targeted delivery of chemotherapy directly to a tumor, commonly used for liver cancer.
• Radioembolization: A treatment that delivers radioactive particles directly to tumors, particularly in liver cancer or neuroendocrine tumors.

Pain Management

• Spinal Interventions: We offer treatments for chronic back pain, including vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty to stabilize fractured vertebrae caused by conditions like osteoporosis.
• Nerve Blocks: Precision injections of local anesthetics or steroids to relieve pain caused by conditions such as cancer pain, joint pain, and neuropathy.
• Biliary Interventions: Treatment of blocked bile ducts with stent placements or drainage procedures to relieve pain and restore normal liver function.

Biopsy and Drainage

• Liver, Kidney, and Lung Biopsies: Under image guidance, we perform precise biopsies to diagnose conditions like cancer, infections, or autoimmune diseases.
• Fluid Drainage: Removal of infected or excess fluid from body cavities, such as pleural effusions, ascites, or abscesses, using minimally invasive techniques.

Urological Interventions

• Prostate Biopsy: Targeted biopsy for prostate cancer diagnosis using transrectal ultrasound or MRI-guided biopsy.
• Renal Interventions: Treating kidney stones, renal abscesses, and hydronephrosis with minimally invasive procedures, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and nephrostomy tube placement.

3. State-of-the-Art Imaging Technology

Vedant hospital’s Interventional Radiology team uses the latest imaging technologies to guide precise treatments, ensuring accuracy and safety:

• Fluoroscopy: Real-time X-ray guidance for procedures like stent placements, biopsies, and angioplasty.
• CT Scan: Used for detailed imaging of organs, vessels, and tumors to guide procedures like tumor ablation or drainage.
• Ultrasound: Non-invasive imaging for real-time guidance during biopsies, fluid drainage, and vascular access procedures.
• MRI: High-resolution imaging for targeting tumors and guiding advanced interventions, such as MRI-guided biopsies or radiofrequency ablation.

4. Minimally Invasive Treatment Options

The primary benefit of interventional radiology is that it eliminates the need for open surgery in many cases. These minimally invasive treatments offer several advantages:

• Quicker Recovery: Most patients can return to daily activities within hours or days, compared to weeks of recovery after traditional surgery.
• Reduced Scarring: The use of small incisions or no incisions at all results in less visible scarring and minimal tissue trauma.
• Lower Risk of Infection: With fewer open wounds and shorter hospital stays, the risk of infection is significantly lower than with traditional surgery.
• Less Pain: With less invasive procedures, patients experience less postoperative pain, reducing the need for strong pain medications.

5. Personalized, Patient-Centered Care

At Vedant hospital, the Interventional Radiology Department focuses on providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Our team of highly skilled specialists works closely with other departments to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care. Whether you need an interventional procedure as part of cancer treatment, pain management, or vascular care, we ensure that you receive the best possible care.

6. Experienced Team of Specialists

Our interventional radiologists are board-certified and have extensive experience in performing minimally invasive procedures for a wide range of conditions. They work closely with other specialists, including oncologists, vascular surgeons, pain management experts, and urologists, to provide coordinated care and ensure the best outcomes for our patients.