Minimally Invasive Tumor Treatments (Radiofrequency Ablation and Microwave Ablation, Cryoablation)
See All Non-Surgical Cancer Treatments Non-Surgical Cancer Treatments Minimally Invasive Tumor Treatments (Radiofrequency Ablation and Microwave Ablation, Cryoablation) What is Ablation?Ablation is a procedure used to treat cancerous tissues in organs such as the liver, kidney, thyroid, and breast, by inserting a needle through the skin to destroy the tumor without the need for […]
Nephrostomy and Ureteral Stent
See All Interventional Treatments Interventional Treatments Nephrostomy and Ureteral Stent What is a Nephrostomy Procedure ?The primary goal of a nephrostomy procedure is to reduce the pressure that urine builds up in the kidneys. This is achieved by placing a tube, known as a nephrostomy tube, through the skin into the kidneys, allowing urine […]
Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) & Stent Placement
See All Interventional Treatments Interventional Treatments Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) & Stent Placement How is bile excreted from the body ?The liver produces bile, which is necessary for digestion. It drains bile into the intestines through bile ducts. If these ducts become blocked due to conditions like stones or tumors, bile cannot flow into […]
Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) Procedure
See All Non-Surgical Cancer Treatments Non-Surgical Cancer Treatments Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) Procedure What is TACE ?TACE is a procedure used to treat cancerous tumors located within the liver. During the procedure, a catheter is inserted via an artery to directly access the tumor’s blood supply. Through this catheter, a combination of high-dose chemotherapy and embolizing […]
Non-Surgical Treatments for Thyroid Nodules
See All Non-Surgical Thyroid Nodule Treatments Non-Surgical Thyroid Nodule Treatments Non-Surgical Treatments for Thyroid Nodules In recent years, the use of non-surgical alternatives for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules has been increasing. These methods include interventional radiological procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and alcohol ablation. Ablation procedures treat thyroid nodules through various […]
Thyroid Ablation Treatment
See All Non-Surgical Thyroid Nodule Treatments Non-Surgical Thyroid Nodule Treatments Thyroid Ablation Treatment Thyroid ablation therapy is used for benign thyroid nodules. The procedure involves inserting a fine needle through the skin of the neck to burn and ablate the thyroid nodule. The patient remains awake during the procedure, which is performed under local anesthesia, […]
Sclerotherapy (Foam Therapy) for Varicose Veins Treatment
See All Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy (Foam Therapy) for Varicose Veins Treatment What are Varicose Veins?Varicose veins are a condition of the veins where the veins enlarge and become varicose. This condition causes blood to pool in the enlarged veins, which primarily affects the thighs and legs. Varicose veins can result in pain, fatigue, or cosmetic […]
What is biopsy with interventional radiology, and how is it performed ?
See All Biopsies Biopsies What is biopsy with interventional radiology, and how is it performed ? Biopsy in interventional radiology is also known as percutaneous biopsy, meaning a biopsy performed through the skin. In a percutaneous biopsy, the procedure is done by inserting special needles through the skin. Unlike surgery, there is no incision on […]
Prostate Artery Embolization: Non-Surgical Treatment for Prostate Enlargement
See All Interventional Treatments Interventional Treatments Prostate Artery Embolization: Non-Surgical Treatment for Prostate Enlargement What is Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) used for?Prostate artery embolization is performed to treat urinary difficulties caused by prostate enlargement that typically occurs in men after middle age. What is the Prostate? What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?The prostate is a […]
Non-surgical Treatment with Freezing Method (Cryoablation) What is the cryoablation procedure ?
See All Non-Surgical Cancer Treatments Non-Surgical Cancer Treatments Non-surgical Treatment with Freezing Method (Cryoablation) What is the cryoablation procedure ? Cryoablation is the destruction of tumoral tissues located in the kidney, breast and other organs in the body by freezing them through the skin with a needle without the need for surgery. How […]