Interventional radiology (IR) is a rapidly growing field that allows us to perform minimally invasive procedures that once required open surgery. This means less pain, less scarring, and faster recovery times for our patients.

With interventional radiology, doctors will use real-time X-rays, called fluoroscopy, to see what the probe is doing inside the patient. This allows for precise placement of the probe and minimizes the risk of complications.

• IR can be used to achieve hemostasis at the site of vascular injury or difficult-to-access bleeding, which can be life-saving in trauma cases.

• IR procedures can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including cancer. For example, IR can be used to deliver chemotherapy directly to a tumor, which can improve outcomes for patients with certain types of cancer.

• IR can be used to treat benign conditions that, while not life-threatening, can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. For example, IR can be used to treat uterine fibroids, which can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and pain.

• IR can be used to treat conditions that would otherwise require open surgery, which can be more invasive and have longer recovery times. For example, IR can be used to treat aneurysms, which are bulges in blood vessels that can be life-threatening if they rupture. IR procedures for aneurysms are minimally invasive and have a lower risk of complications compared to open surgery.

• IR can be used to diagnose conditions that may not be visible on other imaging tests. For example, IR can be used to perform a biopsy of a suspicious lesion in the liver, which can help diagnose liver cancer.