LH - Centers & Programs - Interventional Radiology

Lankenau Hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs now offers the most advanced technology available to diagnose and treat complex medical conditions without major surgery. Our dedicated Interventional Radiology Suite houses the Philadelphia area's most sophisticated and technologically superior imaging system providing enhanced diagnosis, treatment planning and improved therapeutic interventions. The system's high level of quality and detailed images offers patients safe, effective alternatives to surgery.

What is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional radiology combines the technology of powerful imaging equipment with the skill of specially trained physicians who guide narrow tubes or catheters and other very small instruments through blood vessels and other pathways to the precise location of a problem. These procedures require only a small incision which benefits patients by causing less pain, less risk, less surgical scarring, resulting in a shorter recovery period than with traditional surgery. Most procedures are performed on an outpatient basis.

Major Conditions Now Easily Treated
Our fully digital system enables physicians to capture and view detailed 3-D images resulting in faster and more accurate diagnosis and treatment of common conditions including:

Patients benefit from the speed and superior image accuracy of this new imaging system. They are out of the procedure room faster and on their way to recovery and discharge much sooner. This also means less radiation exposure for patients. The multi-functional system can be used for procedures such as:

	Varicose Veins: The Closure Procedure® A non-surgical outpatient solution to varicose veins! Traditionally, patients diagnosed with venous reflux would undergo vein stripping surgery to correct this condition. Now, patients whose varicose veins are causing symptoms can be treated with the Closure Procedure® -- a minimally-invasive alternative. Learn More!
	Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A non-surgical treatment option for managing fibroids. This new procedure gives women a safe alternative to a hysterectomy. Learn More!
	Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Non-surgical treatments for the pain of spine fractures caused by osteoporosis. There have been few effective treatments for spinal fractures available until recently. Now, two safe, non-surgical, interventional radiology procedures called vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty offer hope for those suffering from the pain of vertebral fractures. Learn More!
	Peripheral Vascular Disease PVD develops mostly as a result of atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries." In many cases, interventional radiologists can open blocked or narrowed blood vessels caused by PVD and other conditions without major surgery using various techniques. Learn More!
	Experts in Imaging Techniques Learn more about the radiological specialists who make up the team at the Interventional Radiology Suite at Lankenau Hospital. More Info!