The department of Interventional Radiology at Sterling Hospitals is among the most advanced in the region, offering a comprehensive range of highly specialized, minimally invasive neuroradiology, vascular, oncology, hepatobiliary, and urology for patients of all ages. The speciality plays a crucial role in both emergency and elective care. It involves the minimally invasive, image-guided treatment of various diseases and conditions that may otherwise require open surgery.

Our exceptional team of doctors includes clinical imaging experts and interventional radiologists who have been trained at some of the finest institutes in India. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and image-guided techniques, our team provides high-precision, guideline-based treatment with a multidisciplinary approach.

IR procedures at Sterling Hospital are conducted using advanced imaging modalities like MRI, CT, and ultrasound scans, performed in cath labs or sterile operation theatre environments. Our interventional radiologists can visualize the inside of the body and treat complex conditions ranging from brain aneurysms to cancers through very small incisions with unmatched precision and speed.

Benefits of Interventional Radiology Procedures

• Avoids major surgeries in certain conditions/diseases
• Mostly performed under local anesthesia/sedation
• Tiny incision, minimal scarring
• Significantly lesser post-surgery pain
• Minimal blood loss
• Fewer post-surgical complications
• Faster recovery
• Shorter hospital stay/same-day discharge for many procedures

Interventional Radiologists at Sterling specialize in the management of following conditions, but not limited to:

• Narrowing of arteries: Treated using balloon angioplasty or stents to restore blood flow.
• Expanded arteries (Aneurysms): Treated by relining the vessel with a stent graft.
• Bleeding (Haemorrhage): Controlled by embolization, stent grafting, or balloon occlusion.
• Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Managed by placing filters or using catheter tubes to dissolve clots.
• Varicose Veins: Treated using heat treatment or embolization techniques.
• Blocked Veins: Treated with thrombolysis, balloons, and stents.
• Tumor/Cancer Treatment: Through tumor ablation and embolization.
• Relief from Cancer Effects: Such as blockage of the gullet, bowel, or kidney.
• Drainage Procedures: For fluid or pus in the chest or abdomen.