Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiologists are specialized physicians who use imaging technologies to guide small wires and catheters within the body to diagnose or treat a variety of medical issues. Treatments often require a single small incision, which reduces recovery time and allows patients to go home more quickly, possibly the same day. The procedures performed by interventional radiologists include port placements for chemotherapy, image-guided biopsies for disease diagnosis, and treatment of many different tumors.

The Saint Luke’s Interventional Radiology team consists of fellowship-trained interventional radiologists and advanced practice providers. The department contains numerous dedicated hybrid operating rooms, which deliver high-quality imaging and complex procedural care.

Our staff works with other Saint Luke's specialists in oncology, gastroenterology, general surgery, and nephrology to provide the highest level of care to our patients. Complex cases are discussed in multidisciplinary conferences where experts from different departments create a personalized care plan.

Our interventional radiology team provides care using expertise and the leading-edge treatments. If you would like to discuss treatment options, please contact us to schedule an outpatient consultation.

Procedures 

• Ablation of Kidney Tumor
• Ablation of Liver Tumor
• Ablation of Lung Tumor
• Ablation of Varicose Veins
• Angiogram
• Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting
• Biliary Interventions
• Bone Biopsy
• Catheter Directed Thrombolysis
• Dialysis: Fistula and Graft Declotting and Intervention
• Embolization
• IVC Filter Placement/Removal
• Lung Biopsy
• Ovarian Vein Embolization
• Percutaneous Abscess Drain
• Peritoneal Catheter
• Radioembolization with Yttrium-90 (Y-90)
• Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
• Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
• Thoracentesis/Paracentesis
• Uterine Fibroid Embolization
• Vascular Access Procedures (including port catheter, tunneled dialysis catheter, non-tunneled central catheter)
• Venogram

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat or drink before my procedure? 
Most procedures require patients to stop eating or drinking at least eight hours before surgery.

Do I take my normal medications the morning of my procedure? 
Please take your normal medications with small sips of water the morning of your procedure. If you are prescribed blood-thinning medications, please check with your prescribing physician before taking these. Please check with the interventional radiology department if you have any questions regarding your blood-thinning medications.

Will I need to stay in the hospital after my procedure? 
Most procedures do not require an overnight stay. Please see the specific procedure linked above for further details. Someone will need to drive you to and from the hospital.