Sunday, January 8, 2023

CIRCON-2023 - INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY- A NEW WAY TO TREAT BENIGN DISEASE & CANCER . A BOON TO OUR SOCIETY.

 Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology- Karnataka state chapter launched its Two day workshop  CIRCON-2023 -Clinical Interventional Radiology Conference 2023. This workshop introduces the latest technology in the field of vascular & Interventional Radiology to professionals & students.Interventional Radiology (IR) is a super speciality  amongst medical specialities.This is a specialised field in Radiology where image guidance,such as X-Rays,Ultra sound Computed Tomography(CT) & magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are used to perform a wide range of minimally invasive procedures.This method is useful in treating mainly Uterine Fibroid (without removing Uterus)enlarged prostate (without Catheter,day care),Varicose veins (under local anesthesia),thyroid nodule (without neck scar),liver cancer (without surgery),peripheral arterial diseases (angioplasty) and many more. 

Speaking to media, Dr.Reddi prasad,President ISVIR Karnataka siad," IR's perform procedures through a tiny incision and this is termed as "Pin Hole" as opposed to Key Hole or open surgery".

Dr.Rohit Madhurkar,Secretary,ISVIR,Karnataka,said," Interventional Radiology is a boon to the modern health care system with cutting edge,most advanced techniques to treat common health problems in a simple way. significant advantages to the patients are,there is no scar,no blood loss,less painful,infections are rare,early discharge and quicker resumption to routine activities."

Dr.Vidya Bhargavi,Treasurer,ISVIR,Karnataka siad," Interventional radiolgy has revolutionised the cancer care from diagnostic to targeted therapies providing the best possible quality of Life'

 Advise to Patients:
Doctors suggested that  it will be better if the patients take opinion of Interventional  Radiologists before undergoing any major surgery.


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