Entries by drjo

Small renal mass ablation

This is a minimally invasive procedure to treat a small renal mass suspicious of a renal cell carcinoma. This can be done as a day procedure with reduced effects of surgery.   Ablation techniques: Microwave ablation: Commonly used here at the Wesley Hospital. Microwave energy is used to heat and destroy the tissue. Radiofrequency ablation: […]

Varicocele Embolization

How it works: radiological intervention blocking off the testicular vein minimally invasive procedure A small puncture wound on the skin in the groin An endovascular catheter that is placed through the inguinal canal into the femoral vein, with radiological imaging this coil is advanced to the testicular vein A tiny coil or liquid is placed […]