Vascular and interventional radiology is a subspecialty of diagnostic radiology that encompasses using minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat abnormalities and anomalies in nearly every organ system.
Robotic-assisted surgery is an advancement of the field of minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. Compared with invasive open surgeries, endoscopy enables surgeons to operate through small incisions using a camera to view the surgical site on a video monitor. Unlike traditional endoscopic...
Interventional cardiology is the medical subspecialty of cardiology that “uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that...
Hip resurfacing is a type of arthroplasty (surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint) for younger, more active adults that may improve postoperative mobility. During the procedure, an orthopedic surgeon trims the head of the femur (thigh bone) and caps it with a metal covering. The...
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) is a minimally invasive technique for treating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH, an enlargement of the prostate causing urinary tract obstruction, is the most common prostate problem for men older than...
Replantation surgery is the reattachment of amputated digits, limbs, or other body parts using reconstructive microsurgery, which involves operating on tiny body structures (e.g., blood vessels and nerves) with specialized microscopes and precision instruments.
Fetal intervention surgery refers to several techniques used to treat birth defects in the womb. These early interventions are performed to improve outcomes for fetuses with complex birth defects, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, myelomeningocele (the most severe form of spina bifida...
As a sole therapy, transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMLR) is used to treat refractory angina—a painful condition caused by lack of blood flow to the heart—in patients who have serious heart disease that precludes other surgical options. TMLR may also be used as an adjunct to coronary...
Transcervical sterilization is a minimally invasive permanent birth control method that involves occluding—blocking or closing—a woman’s fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. The procedure is an alternative to tubal ligation, or “getting your tubes tied.” Performed without incisions under...
Radial artery harvesting (RAH) is the process of removing the radial artery, located in the arm, for use as an arterial graft during coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). During CABG, a healthy artery or vein is used as a graft to route the blood supply around the blocked coronary...
