Hospital stays can be stressful, time-consuming, and costly for patients and families. Fortunately, advancements in interventional radiology now allow many treatments to be performed without long hospital admissions.
Image-guided procedures are often completed within a few hours, and in many cases, patients can return home the same day. This is especially beneficial for individuals managing busy lifestyles or ongoing health conditions.
Common outpatient treatments in interventional radiology include:
- Uterine fibroid embolization
- Varicose vein treatments
- Angioplasty for blocked arteries
- Tumor ablation procedures
One of the key trends in the IR industry is the rise of day-care and outpatient procedures, which improve patient convenience while maintaining high safety standards. Shorter hospital stays also reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections and promote faster emotional and physical recovery.
For many patients, the ability to receive effective treatment without prolonged hospitalization is a major advantage of minimally invasive care.