Interventional Radiology at MiMedicalGroup focuses on providing advanced, minimally invasive treatments for specific conditions using precision image guidance. Our specialized procedures target the root cause of various ailments, from joint pain and fibroids to prostate issues and thyroid nodules. By utilizing tiny incisions and sophisticated imaging, we aim to deliver highly effective outcomes with significantly less pain, reduced risk, and much faster recovery times compared to traditional surgery. Our expertise lies in offering targeted, state-of-the-art solutions that prioritize your comfort and rapid return to daily life.

Here’s a breakdown of the specialized interventional radiology procedures we offer:

• Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE): This minimally invasive procedure is designed to treat chronic knee pain, particularly that caused by osteoarthritis, by reducing inflammation. Using a catheter guided by imaging, tiny particles are delivered to precisely block the small arteries that supply blood to the inflamed lining of the knee joint (synovium). By reducing blood flow to the inflamed area, GAE helps alleviate pain and swelling, improving knee function without traditional surgery.

• Hemorrhoid Embolization: A cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment for internal hemorrhoids. Through a tiny incision, a catheter is guided into the arteries supplying blood to the hemorrhoids. Microparticles are then injected to block these arteries, reducing blood flow to the hemorrhoidal cushions. This causes the hemorrhoids to shrink significantly over time, relieving pain, bleeding, and discomfort without surgical excision.

• Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE): PAE is a non-surgical procedure for men suffering from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate. Using a catheter, small embolic particles are injected into the arteries that supply blood to the prostate. This reduces blood flow, causing the prostate to shrink over time, which in turn alleviates urinary symptoms like frequent urination, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying.

• Thyroid Nodule Ablation: This minimally invasive procedure offers a non-surgical option for treating benign (non-cancerous) thyroid nodules. Guided by ultrasound, a specialized needle delivers thermal energy (e.g., radiofrequency or microwave) directly into the nodule. The heat causes the nodule tissue to shrink and eventually dissolve, reducing its size and alleviating symptoms like neck pressure, difficulty swallowing, or cosmetic concerns, without the need for surgery or scarring.

• Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): UFE is a highly effective, non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths that can cause heavy bleeding, pain, and pressure. Under imaging guidance, a catheter is threaded into the arteries supplying the uterus. Tiny particles are then injected to block the blood flow specifically to the fibroids, causing them to shrink and die. This procedure preserves the uterus and provides significant relief from fibroid-related symptoms.

Key Patient Benefits:

• Minimally Invasive: All procedures involve tiny incisions, leading to less pain, minimal scarring, and reduced risk compared to open surgery.

• Faster Recovery: Patients typically experience shorter hospital stays (often outpatient) and a quicker return to their normal daily activities.

• Targeted Treatment: Precision image guidance ensures that treatment is delivered directly to the problem area, maximizing effectiveness while sparing healthy tissues.

• Effective Symptom Relief: These procedures are designed to provide significant and lasting relief from chronic pain, heavy bleeding, pressure, and other debilitating symptoms.

• Non-Surgical Alternatives: Offering viable and often preferred options for patients who wish to avoid traditional surgery or are not candidates for it.

At MiMedicalGroup in Orange County, California, our interventional radiology specialists are dedicated to providing these advanced, highly focused treatments, utilizing cutting-edge technology to offer precise, effective, and patient-friendly solutions for your specific health needs.