2023-12-12 23:09:31
The interventional radiology has emerged as a pillar for liver cancer, which is the third most deadly type of cancer in Mexico. This type of procedure to treat patients with hepatocellular carcinoma is carried out by interventional radiologists.
Interventional radiology allows procedures to be performed less invasively and quickly
In addition, it allows procedures to be performed in a less invasive, quick and outpatient manner. This, in turn, allows reduce readmissions due to complications, decrease recovery time and a better prognosis and quality of life for patients. In turn, patients with early disease can obtain cure rates similar to surgery, with less morbidity.
One of the types of cancer that can be treated with interventional radiology is hepatocellular carninoma, the number of liver cancer in Mexico, whose late diagnosis is very common. So specialists emphasize the importance of prevention, since early detection in high-risk patients improves life expectancy.
Can be used in combination with other treatments
Currently, in the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiránaround 100 therapeutic procedures are carried out liver cancer patientswith an increase trend of 30% annually.
Likewise, it can be highlighted that interventional radiology can be used in combination with other treatments to thus increase its effectiveness. The techniques used can help reduce the size of tumors and are also ideal for those patients who are not candidates for complete surgery.
What is clear is that, currently, having more forms of care for patients demonstrates the progress that exists today to address the increase in cancer cases among the population worldwide.
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