Image-Guided Oncology Procedures
Advanced Minimally Invasive Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. Image-Guided Oncology Procedures are cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques used to diagnose, treat, and manage various types of cancer with exceptional precision. Using advanced imaging technologies such as ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, fluoroscopy, and angiography, these procedures allow specialists to target tumors accurately while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
Our Interventional Oncology team provides comprehensive cancer care through innovative image-guided treatments that offer effective alternatives or complements to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
What is Interventional Oncology?
Interventional Oncology is a specialized field that uses image-guided, minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat cancer. These procedures are performed through tiny incisions or needle punctures, resulting in less pain, shorter recovery times, and improved patient comfort.
Image-guided oncology treatments can be used to:
- Diagnose cancer through targeted biopsies
- Destroy tumors directly
- Deliver cancer treatments precisely to tumors
- Control cancer-related symptoms
- Improve quality of life
- Support comprehensive cancer management
Conditions Treated with Image-Guided Oncology Procedures
These procedures are commonly used for:
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Bone Tumors
- Soft Tissue Tumors
- Metastatic Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Colorectal Cancer Metastases
- Breast Cancer Metastases
Treatment plans are customized based on tumor type, location, size, and overall patient health.
Image-Guided Oncology Services
Image-Guided Biopsy
Accurate Cancer Diagnosis
A minimally invasive procedure used to obtain tissue samples from suspicious masses or tumors for accurate diagnosis.
Benefits: Precise targeting, high diagnostic accuracy, minimal discomfort, quick recovery.
Tumor Ablation
Destroy Cancer Cells with Energy
Tumor ablation destroys cancer cells using heat, cold, or other energy sources delivered directly into the tumor.
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Uses heat generated by radiofrequency energy.
- Microwave Ablation (MWA): Delivers microwave energy to treat larger tumors.
- Cryoablation: Uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy cancer cells.
Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
Targeted Liver Cancer Treatment
A targeted liver cancer treatment that delivers chemotherapy directly into the tumor's blood supply while blocking blood flow to the tumor.
Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE)
Radioactive Microspheres for Liver Tumors
A specialized procedure that delivers radioactive microspheres directly to liver tumors through the blood vessels.
Tumor Embolization
Block Tumor Blood Supply
Blocks blood flow to tumors, helping shrink the tumor and reduce symptoms.
Port Placement
Long-Term Venous Access
Provides long-term venous access for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments.
Benefits of Image-Guided Oncology Procedures
How Image-Guided Procedures Work
Advanced imaging systems provide real-time visualization of tumors and surrounding structures, allowing physicians to:
- Accurately target cancerous tissue
- Monitor treatment delivery
- Avoid critical organs and blood vessels
- Confirm treatment effectiveness during the procedure
This precision improves both safety and treatment success.
Advantages Over Traditional Surgery
For many patients, image-guided oncology procedures offer significant advantages:
- No large surgical incisions
- Outpatient or short-stay treatment
- Faster return to daily activities
- Suitable for patients who are not surgical candidates
- Can be combined with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery
- Repeatable if necessary
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Successful cancer treatment often requires collaboration among multiple specialists. Our Interventional Oncology team works closely with:
- Medical Oncologists
- Surgical Oncologists
- Radiation Oncologists
- Hepatologists
- Pulmonologists
- Pathologists
- Cancer Rehabilitation Specialists
This integrated approach ensures comprehensive and personalized cancer care.
Why Choose Our Interventional Oncology Program?
We provide advanced cancer treatment solutions using state-of-the-art imaging and minimally invasive technologies.
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Dr. Tejendra Ramani
Consultant Interventional Radiologist
Vascular · Neuro ·
Image-Guided Interventions
MD (Gold Medalist) Neuro & Vascular Interventional Specialist NIMHANS-trained Neuro Intervention, PhD Scholar
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