Interventional oncology offers numerous advantages over traditional surgical options, making it an ideal choice for many cancer patients. These minimally invasive procedures are performed with image guidance, ensuring precise targeting of tumors while sparing healthy tissue. Patients experience shorter recovery times, reduced risk of infection, and minimal discomfort compared to traditional surgery.

Additionally, interventional oncology is often a viable option for patients who are not candidates for surgery due to age, underlying conditions, or the location of the tumor. This advanced approach provides effective cancer management with less disruption to the patient’s quality of life.

• Minimally invasive with small incisions or no incisions at all.
• Localized treatment that targets only the tumor, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
• Quick recovery time and fewer complications compared to traditional surgery.
• Outpatient procedure in many cases, meaning most patients can go home the same day.
• Effective for patients who are not candidates for traditional surgery due to health conditions or tumor location.

Tumor Ablation

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) or Microwave Ablation (MWA) are commonly used techniques that target and destroy cancerous tumors using heat. A thin needle-like probe is inserted through the skin into the tumor, guided by CT scans or ultrasound. The probe delivers high-energy radiofrequency or microwave energy to the tumor, causing it to shrink or be destroyed.

Chemoembolization

This procedure is used for treating tumors in the liver. A catheter is inserted into the blood vessels feeding the tumor. Chemotherapy drugs are then delivered directly to the tumor, and the blood vessels are blocked (embolized) to restrict the tumor’s blood supply, enhancing the drug’s effectiveness while minimizing systemic side effects.

Radioembolization (Yttrium-90)

This treatment uses microspheres loaded with the radioactive isotope Yttrium-90, which are delivered directly to liver tumors via the blood vessels. The microspheres lodge in the tumor’s blood vessels and release targeted radiation, effectively killing the tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue.

Cryoablation

Cryoablation uses extreme cold instead of heat to destroy tumors. A cryoprobe is inserted into the tumor through the skin or a small incision, and gas is passed through it, creating ice crystals inside the tumor, which leads to cell death.

Percutaneous Biopsy

In cases where a definitive diagnosis is required, an image-guided biopsy is performed to obtain tissue samples from a tumor. This involves inserting a needle into the tumor, under imaging guidance, to collect cells for laboratory analysis.

Stent Placement and Biliary Drainage

In cases where cancer causes blockages in bile ducts or blood vessels, stents may be placed to keep these passages open. Biliary drainage may also be performed to relieve bile duct obstructions caused by tumors, improving liver function.

• Patients with Solid Tumors
• People with Inoperable or High-Risk Tumors
• Patients with Metastatic Cancer
• Individuals Seeking Alternative to Surgery
• Cancer Patients with Limited Treatment Options
• Palliative Care Patients
• Patients with Vascular Tumors