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Advanced Minimally Invasive Treatments at Vikash IR Clinic
Dr. Vikash Chennur is a Senior Interventional Radiologist and AIIMS Gold Medallist. Vikash IR Clinic combines international experience with state-of-the-art imaging to deliver safe, precise, and minimally invasive treatments. Most of these procedures are performed with minimal pain, faster recovery, and excellent clinical outcomes—helping patients avoid major surgery and return to normal life sooner. In addition to our core speciality services, we offer a wide range of other advanced Interventional Radiology procedures for patients with vascular, oncology, bone, and dialysis-related conditions.
- Vertebroplasty & Cementoplasty
- Bone Metastasis Ablation
- Vascular Access : Chemoport, Tunelled dialysis catheter, PICC Line insertion
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a modern, minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids, performed by an Interventional Radiologist. UFE treats fibroids by targeting their blood supply rather than removing the uterus.
UFE is advised for women who experience symptoms due to fibroids like
- Heavy, prolonged bleeding during monthly periods,
- Irregular periods
- Anemia related to heavy menstrual bleeding, leading to fatigue
- Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods)
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Constipation or bloating
- Frequent need to urinate
- Difficulty conceiving or infertility in selected cases
- Enlarged belly, heaviness in the pelvis, backache, etc.
UFE is also indicated for other indications like
- Persistent or recurrent fibroids after myomectomy
- Adenomyosis of uterus
Vertebroplasty and Cementoplasty
Vertebroplasty or cementoplasty strengthens weakened or fractured bones by injecting medical cement under imaging guidance. It is commonly used for spinal fractures, pelvic lesions, and cancer-related bone weakness. Patients treated at Vikash IR Clinic often experience immediate pain relief and improved mobility within hours. For patients who don’t want prolonged bed rest or major orthopaedic surgery, vertebroplasty/cementoplasty offers faster recovery, reduced pain medication use, and early return to daily activities.
Bone Metastasis Ablation – Targeted Cancer Pain Relief
Painful bone metastases can severely affect mobility and quality of life. At Vikash IR Clinic, image-guided tumor ablation destroys cancer tissue precisely using radiofrequency or microwave energy through a fine probe. This technique provides rapid pain relief and local tumour control while avoiding major surgery or prolonged radiotherapy. It is particularly beneficial for patients unfit for surgery and can be safely combined with other cancer treatments.
Chemoport Placement and Removal
Chemoports allow repeated chemotherapy infusions without repeated needle pricks, improving comfort and treatment compliance. At Vikash IR Clinic, chemoports are placed using minimally invasive image-guided techniques through a small incision under local anaesthesia, ensuring accurate optimal tip position and long-term function. IR-guided chemoport insertion offers smaller scars, fewer complications, faster recovery, and better device longevity. Removal after completion of treatment is equally simple and safe.
Why Choose Vikash IR Clinic?
- Led by Dr. Vikash Chennur – AIIMS Gold Medallist
- International clinical experience across India, Canada, and Australia
- Expertise in embolization, oncology, women’s health, fertility, and pain interventions
- International standards of safety and precision
- Faster recovery and minimal hospital stay
Every treatment plan is carefully individualised after detailed consultation and imaging review.
Most importantly, we take time to listen. We discuss your symptoms, your concerns, and your fertility goals before recommending any treatment. If UFE is the right option, we proceed. If another fibroid treatment is more suitable, we guide you honestly. At Vikash IR Clinic in Bangalore, the goal is simple: Effective uterine fibroid treatment with the least disruption to your body and your life. If fibroids are affecting your health or quality of life, you deserve to know all your treatment options.Surgery is not always the first answer for fibroids.
Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Tunneled dialysis catheter placement is performed to provide reliable long-term vascular access for patients requiring haemodialysis. Under ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance, a specialised catheter is inserted into a central vein and tunnelled under the skin to reduce infection risk and improve stability. This minimally invasive procedure ensures safe, immediate dialysis access when arteriovenous fistulas or grafts are not yet available or are temporarily non-functional. Image-guided placement improves accuracy, lowers complication rates, and allows rapid initiation of life-saving renal replacement therapy.
PICC Line Placement (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters)
PICC lines provide safe, long-term venous access for chemotherapy, intravenous antibiotics, nutrition, and frequent blood tests. At Vikash IR Clinic, Dr. Vikash places PICC lines under ultrasound and X-ray guidance, ensuring accurate positioning and long-term reliability. Compared to blind bedside insertion, image-guided PICC placement significantly reduces pain, bleeding, infection risk, and catheter failure. The procedure is quick, comfortable, and usually completed as a same-day outpatient service.
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Embolization – Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain in women is frequently caused by dilated pelvic veins, a condition known as pelvic congestion syndrome. At Vikash IR Clinic, this is treated by embolizing the abnormal veins through a tiny catheter inserted from the groin or neck. This minimally invasive outpatient procedure provides long-lasting pain relief without hysterectomy, hormonal therapy, or open surgery. Fertility is preserved, recovery is rapid, and most women experience significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life.
Dialysis AV Fistula and Graft Interventions
For patients on haemodialysis, maintaining a healthy AV fistula or graft is essential. Narrowing or clotting of dialysis access can interrupt life-saving treatment. At Vikash IR Clinic, angioplasty and declotting procedures are performed to restore blood flow quickly—often on the same day—preserving existing access and avoiding repeated surgical revisions. These treatments reduce hospital stays, protect future access sites, and ensure uninterrupted dialysis.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment – Non-Surgical Limb Salvage
Peripheral artery disease causes leg pain, walking difficulty, non-healing foot ulcers, and risk of limb loss, especially in diabetic patients. At Vikash IR Clinic, blocked leg arteries are treated using balloon angioplasty, stenting, and advanced endovascular techniques without open surgery. IR-based PAD treatment offers lower risk, minimal blood loss, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and excellent limb-salvage outcomes, making it ideal for elderly and high-risk patients.
Nephrostomy & Antegrade Ureteric Stent Insertion
Percutaneous nephrostomy and antegrade ureteric stent insertion are image-guided procedures used to relieve urinary tract obstruction caused by stones, strictures, tumours, or post-surgical narrowing. Under ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance, a fine catheter is placed directly into the kidney to drain urine and protect renal function, and when required, a stent is advanced across the obstruction to restore normal urine flow into the bladder. These minimally invasive interventions rapidly relieve pain, prevent kidney damage, control infection, and often avoid the need for emergency surgery.
Image-Guided Biopsy/FNAC
Image-guided biopsy/FNAC is a safe and accurate technique used to obtain tissue samples from organs and deep-seated lesions for diagnosis. Using ultrasound, CT, or fluoroscopic guidance, a fine needle or biopsy device is precisely placed into the target area to collect tissue while avoiding surrounding vital structures. This minimally invasive procedure plays a critical role in diagnosing cancers, infections, and inflammatory conditions, guiding treatment planning, and reducing the need for open surgical biopsy, with high diagnostic accuracy and low complication rates.
Vascular Malformations
Interventional Radiology provides advanced minimally invasive treatment for vascular malformations, including arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), venous malformations, and complex vascular anomalies. Using catheter-based techniques and image guidance, abnormal blood vessels are selectively closed using embolization agents such as coils, glue, or sclerosants to control bleeding, relieve pain, reduce swelling, and prevent complications. These procedures offer effective, organ-preserving alternatives to surgery and are often performed in a staged, multidisciplinary approach for safe long-term management of complex vascular disorders.
Chemoport Placement and Removal
Chemoports allow repeated chemotherapy infusions without repeated needle pricks, improving comfort and treatment compliance. At Vikash IR Clinic, chemoports are placed using minimally invasive image-guided techniques through a small incision under local anaesthesia, ensuring accurate optimal tip position and long-term function. IR-guided chemoport insertion offers smaller scars, fewer complications, faster recovery, and better device longevity. Removal after completion of treatment is equally simple and safe.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
MRI is recommended when you experience persistent pain, neurological symptoms, or unexplained changes in your body. It helps doctors identify the exact cause and plan accurate treatment with clear internal imaging.
1. Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization safe?
Yes. Uterine fibroid embolization is a well-established, minimally invasive treatment with a strong safety record when performed by an experienced interventional radiologist.
2. Is uterine fibroid embolization experimental?
Embolization has been used for over two decades to control hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) in different parts of the body, including the uterus. It is a well-established, evidence-based procedure and is not considered experimental. UFE is FDA-approved and is covered by most insurance plans.
3. Is there a right age for uterine fibroid embolization?
No. Uterine fibroids can affect women at any age. Embolization is considered based on symptoms and impact on quality of life, rather than age alone. The right time to consider treatment is when fibroids begin to cause problems.
4. Will UFE remove my fibroids completely?
UFE does not remove fibroids surgically. Instead, it reduces their blood supply, causing them to shrink over time and relieving symptoms.
5. How long does it take to see improvement after UFE?
Heavy bleeding often improves within the first few menstrual cycles. Fibroids continue to shrink gradually over several months.
6. Will I need general anesthesia for UFE?
No. UFE is usually performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation, allowing faster recovery and fewer anesthesia-related risks.
7. How long is the hospital stay after UFE?
Most patients stay in the hospital for one to two days for pain control and observation before returning home.
8. Can I get pregnant after UFE?
Pregnancy after UFE is very much possible. Fertility goals should be discussed in detail before the treatment to determine the best option.
9. Is UFE painful?
Cramping and pelvic pain are common for a few days after the procedure. These symptoms are expected and are effectively managed with medications.
8. How is UFE different from myomectomy or hysterectomy?
UFE is a minimally invasive procedure that treats fibroids without surgery and preserves the uterus. Myomectomy and hysterectomy are major surgeries removing fibroids and uterus respectively.