Interventional Services

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is an advanced, outpatient procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). By delivering microscopic beads to selectively decrease blood supply to the prostate, PAE effectively shrinks glandular tissue and relieves lower urinary tract symptoms without the sexual side effects or recovery downtime associated with traditional surgery.

Kyphoplasty is a medical procedure used to treat compression fractures of the spine. During the procedure, a small balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra and inflated to create a space. Then, a special cement is injected into the space to stabilize the bone and reduce pain. Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional spine surgery, and can be performed on an outpatient basis. Patients can expect to experience significant pain relief and improved mobility after the procedure.

This is a procedure performed prior to radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Using a sterile, biocompatible hyaluronic acid gel (such as Barrigel®), our interventional radiologists create a protective temporary barrier between the prostate and the anterior rectal wall, significantly reducing rectal radiation toxicity during prostate cancer therapy. The gel is absorbed by the body over time and does not affect the efficacy of radiation treatment. This procedure helps to reduce side effects such as rectal pain, bleeding, and incontinence.

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Uterine fibroid embolization is a medical procedure used to treat uterine fibroids. During the procedure, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and guided to the arteries that supply blood to the fibroids. Tiny particles are then injected into the arteries to block the blood flow and cause the fibroids to shrink. Uterine fibroid embolization is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery, and can help reduce symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain.

Pelvic Venous Disease (often associated with Pelvic Congestion Syndrome) results from incompetent valves in ovarian or internal iliac veins, leading to chronic pelvic pain. Through targeted catheter embolization, we close the malfunctioning vessels to alleviate congestion and deliver lasting pain relief.