Interventional Radiology Treatments: Step Confidently Towards Non-Surgical Solutions
As Prof. Dr. Aykut Recep Aktaş, I am delighted to introduce you to the modern and minimally invasive treatment methods offered by my specialisation, Interventional Radiology. At our clinic in Antalya, we aim to improve our patients' quality of life by combining the latest technology with our extensive knowledge and experience.
What is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging techniques (ultrasound, X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging) as a guide for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, offering minimally invasive alternatives to surgery. With these methods, conditions can often be treated through pinhole-sized incisions rather than large surgical cuts. This results in less pain for patients, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery.
Key Interventional Radiology Treatments Performed at Our Antalya Clinic
Interventional radiology offers a wide range of solutions for treating diseases in almost every system of the body. At our Antalya clinic, we perform many different minimally invasive treatments, each specifically planned to meet our patients' individual needs:
1. Varicose Vein Treatment (Venous Ablation)
Varicose veins are a common health issue characterised by enlarged and twisted veins, causing pain, swelling, and aesthetic concerns in the legs. Interventional radiology methods allow for effective treatment of varicose veins under local anaesthesia, without the need for surgery.
- Microwave Ablation: Uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to heat and seal the inside of the varicose vein.
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): A reliable method that uses radiofrequency energy to heat the vein wall and close off the varicose vein.
- Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA): Based on the principle of using laser energy to ablate and seal the inner surface of the varicose vein.
My Clinical Stance on Cyanoacrylate (Vein Glue) Method for Varicose Vein Treatment: We acknowledge that the cyanoacrylate (vein glue) method is widely used by many physicians today. However, in my own clinical practice, I choose not to use this method due to certain reported complication risks and long-term outcomes in the literature. For the benefit of our patients, we prioritise methods such as microwave, radiofrequency, or endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), for which there is more extensive and reliable long-term data. Our aim is always to provide the safest and most effective treatment.
2. Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
In cases of narrowing or blockage of the arteries carrying blood to the legs, balloon angioplasty and stent placement procedures, guided by angiography, are used to restore vessel patency and blood flow.
3. Tumour Ablation Treatments
For certain tumours in organs such as the liver, kidney, lung, and bone, it is possible to destroy them without the need for surgery, using image-guided techniques such as thermal ablation (radiofrequency, microwave ablation) or freezing (cryoablation).
4. Embolisation Treatments
This is a method that treats diseases by blocking blood vessels in various conditions (such as fibroids, prostate enlargement, varicoceles, aneurysms, and for bleeding control).
- Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE): Reducing the size of uterine fibroids, which are benign tumours in the uterus, by cutting off their blood supply.
- Prostate Artery Embolisation (PAE): Reducing the blood flow to the prostate in cases of benign prostate enlargement to alleviate symptoms.
- Varicocele Embolisation: Closing off varicose veins in the testes (varicocele).
5. Biopsy and Drainage Procedures
Taking accurate and safe diagnostic biopsies or draining fluid collections (abscesses, cysts) from the body using image guidance are also important application areas of interventional radiology.
You Might Be Interested In: Our Minimally Invasive Treatment Options
Are you looking for less pain, faster recovery, and a more comfortable experience on your healthcare journey? At our Antalya clinic, we offer innovative solutions in many areas with our minimally invasive methods, from fusion biopsy for challenging diagnoses to fibroid treatment for women's health, and thyroid ablation for thyroid nodules. Do not hesitate to contact our clinic for an evaluation by an experienced interventional radiology specialist to discover how our non-surgical treatment options can improve your quality of life and to learn about our bespoke solutions.
For all our minimally invasive treatment options in the field of Interventional Radiology, please visit the website of Prof. Dr. Aykut Recep Aktaş.
Why Interventional Radiology?
- Minimally Invasive: Procedures are performed through small needle-puncture sites instead of large surgical incisions.
- Less Pain: Post-procedure pain is generally reduced.
- Faster Recovery: Patients usually return to their normal activities sooner.
- Local Anaesthesia: Many procedures can be performed under local anaesthesia without the need for general anaesthesia.
- Reduced Risk: Certain risks are lower compared to major surgery.
If you have any health concerns or would like further information about the treatments mentioned above, it is crucial to consult with an experienced interventional radiology specialist. At our Antalya clinic, we are always ready to provide you with a personalised assessment and treatment plan. Remember, regaining your health is possible with the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment.