Interventional Radiology
The Stanford Interventional Radiology Division is renowned for its long history of outstanding research, patient care, and education. Many endovascular treatments and protocols were pioneered at Stanford including stent-graft repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms, percutaneous meso-caval shunt creation, optimization of transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunts, optimization of locoregional treatment for liver cancer, thrombolysis and thrombectomy for deep venous thrombosis (DVT), multiple revascularization techniques and stenting for chronic DVT, catheter-directed therapy for acute pulmonary embolism (PE), and multiple techniques for advanced IVC filter retrieval including first-in-human excimer laser use in filter patients. Our group offers the entire range of vascular and nonvascular image-guided procedures. We also specialize in image-guided tumor treatments including chemoembolization, radioembolization, percutaneous hepatic perfusion, microwave ablation, cryoablation, and PEF ablation. We staff a thriving inpatient IR consult service that handles a high volume of urgent and emergent cases including transplant interventions. Additionally, we operate a variety of outpatient subspecialty clinics that evaluate patients for prostate artery embolization, uterine artery embolization, gonadal vein embolization, hemorrhoid artery embolization, and treatment of vascular malformations.
Our advantage, as interventional radiologists, is the ability to use advanced imaging modalities including digital subtraction fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound to provide the latest endovascular therapies. As pioneers of minimally invasive surgery, we use our techniques to eliminate the need for open surgery and allow shorter recovery times.
Interventional Radiology has been described as the surgery of the new millennium. Our goal is to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to all of our patients. Whether you are a referring physician or a patient, we invite you to explore our section and to contact us with questions. We look forward to serving you.