Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Percutaneous nephrostomy is a painless and quick procedure which is performed in ureter obstruction due to stones or tumors as treatment of traumatic injury of the ureter, in hemorrhagic cystitis or in other bladder disorders. It is also performed for percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and for percutaneous pigtail catheter insertion.
Placement of Ureteric JJ Stent
Ureteric stents or pigtails can be inserted easily, painlessly and percutaneously by using contemporary imaging.
Treatment of Renal Cell Tumor (Embolization, Radiofrequency, Cryoablation)
We perform all percutaneous procedures for renal cell tumors at our department.
Embolization is performed in advanced renal cell cancer, while preoperative embolization is performed prior to nephrectomy or RF ablation / Cryoablation.
In addition, embolization is used for the treatment of renal angiomyolipomas and postoperative bleeding after biopsies, lithotripies, etc.
Embolization of Spermatic Veins in Varicocele
Varicoceles are enlarged varicose veins that occur in the scrotum. At times, this may cause infertility or pain. Treatment is either performed by a urologist, who ligates the vein, or by an interventional radiologist, who performs a simple, painless procedure with fast recovery (embolization).
Embolization of Ovarian or Iliac Veins in Pelvic Congestion
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a common cause of chronic pelvic pain, namely abdominal pain, which is due to varicose veins in the pelvis. Besides pain, other symptoms of this syndrome include heavier menstrual periods, pain during intercourse, frequent urination, and the formation or worsening of varicose veins. Treatment involves the embolization of the pelvic veins, which is a simple and painless method.
Fibroid Embolization
Embolization is an alternative method for treating symptomatic fibroids. The procedure is performed under local and/or twilight anesthesia under the guidance of digital subtraction angiography.
Urethral Stenting
In the case of urethral stricture or injury, we implant a permanent catheter under imaging guidance to restore urethral patency.
Suprapubic Catheterization
When placement of a urethral catheter is contraindicated or unsuccessful, a suprapubic catheter is inserted in the bladder. This procedure is painless and is performed in minutes under imaging guidance.