Interventional Oncology is an advanced subspecialty of interventional radiology that employs image-guided minimally invasive cancer treatment procedures for diagnosing and treating cancer. These tumor ablation procedures are designed to target tumors with precision, minimizing damage to the surrounding healthy tissues. Modern interventional oncology techniques offer effective treatment options for patients with liver tumors, kidney tumors, lung tumors, bone metastasis, and other cancers, particularly for those who may not be candidates for major surgery.

Interventional oncology, a crucial branch of interventional radiology, involves minimally invasive cancer treatment procedures that utilize advanced imaging techniques such as: Ultrasound, CT Scan, Fluoroscopy, and MRI guidance. These innovative techniques are employed to perform tumor ablation procedures, which aim to: Destroy tumors, Shrink cancer growth, Block blood supply to tumors, Relieve cancer-related pain, and Provide targeted cancer therapy. Remarkably, interventional oncology treatments are often conducted through tiny punctures, eliminating the need for large surgical cuts.

Interventional oncology procedures, a key component of interventional radiology, can effectively help treat various conditions, including liver cancer, liver metastasis, kidney tumors, lung tumors, bone metastasis, painful cancer lesions, pelvic tumors, and soft tissue tumors. These minimally invasive cancer treatments may also be utilized alongside chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation therapy, and include advanced tumor ablation procedures.
Interventional oncology, often associated with interventional radiology, can also help relieve cancer-related pain through minimally invasive cancer treatment options such as nerve blocks, vertebroplasty, cementoplasty, and image-guided pain procedures. These pain relief procedures, including various tumor ablation procedures, improve comfort and quality of life for cancer patients.
Minimally invasive biopsies, a key aspect of interventional radiology, assist in diagnosing tumors accurately with the aid of imaging guidance. The benefits of these procedures include: precise targeting, smaller punctures, faster diagnosis, and reduced complications. Additionally, they play a vital role in minimally invasive cancer treatment and are often utilized in tumor ablation procedures.
Tumor Ablation
Tumor ablation procedures destroy cancer cells using heat or cold energy delivered directly into the tumor through a needle-like probe.
Types of Ablation:
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Microwave Ablation (MWA)
- Cryoablation
Benefits of these minimally invasive cancer treatment options include:
- Minimally invasive
- Precise tumor targeting
- Faster recovery
- Reduced hospital stay
- Preservation of healthy tissue
Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
TACE is a technique commonly used in interventional radiology for liver tumors and liver cancer.
During the procedure:
- A catheter is guided into the artery supplying the tumor
- Chemotherapy is delivered directly to the tumor
- Blood supply to the tumor is blocked
This helps shrink tumors while reducing exposure to the rest of the body.
Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE)
TARE employs tiny radioactive particles delivered directly into tumor blood vessels to target cancer cells precisely. This procedure is especially useful for selected liver tumors.
Most procedures are performed through tiny punctures without major surgery.
Patients usually recover faster compared to traditional surgery.
Image guidance allows accurate targeting of tumors while preserving healthy tissue.
Minimally invasive procedures often result in less pain and lower complication rates.
Many treatments are performed as daycare or short-stay procedures.
Interventional oncology helps reduce symptoms and improve patient comfort.

Patients may benefit from interventional radiology if they: Are not suitable for major surgery, have liver tumors or metastasis, need minimally invasive cancer treatment, require pain management for cancer, need targeted tumor therapy, or want quicker recovery options. Treatment planning is personalized based on tumor type, location, and patient condition, often involving tumor ablation procedures.
Dr. Vrishit Saraswat specializes in advanced minimally invasive vascular and interventional radiology procedures using modern image-guided techniques.
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