Radiology - IVR

Introduction

Our department specializes in medical care using interventional radiology (IVR) techniques, which involve treatments performed with various imaging modalities. Through IVR, we aim to provide patient-centered medical care closely integrated with the local healthcare community.

Characteristics of this department

Interventional Radiology (IVR) is a minimally invasive treatment that uses needles and thin tubes called catheters under image guidance. Compared to surgery, IVR offers shorter hospitalization periods and reduces the burden on patients. With the remarkable advancements in imaging technology and the continuous improvement of IVR instruments, this field has been rapidly expanding. In cancer treatment, IVR is now recognized as a key modality alongside surgical therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

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Main Diseases and Treatments

We perform Interventional Radiology (IVR) throughout the entire body, excluding the intracranial region and the heart.
For cancer, we perform procedures such as tumor vessel embolization, intra-arterial chemotherapy, central venous port implantation, radiofrequency ablation for tumors, dilation of stenosed hollow organs, and image-guided biopsies. In addition to effective treatments for the cancer itself, we focus on relieving various symptoms caused by cancer and improving the quality of life (QOL) for cancer patients, essentially providing proactive palliative care.

For gastrointestinal cancers, we hold regular joint conferences with the Department of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Department of Medical Oncology to discuss treatment strategies and provide feedback.

Additionally, we perform emergency catheter-based hemostasis for trauma, postoperative bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding that is difficult to control with endoscopy, and obstetric bleeding.