1. Introduction to Vascular and Interventional Centre
Vascular & Interventional Centre aims to provide comprehensive, minimally invasive treatment of vascular disease in Singapore. At that time, few options were available for minimally invasive treatment of vascular disease and patients were often compelled to seek therapy outside of Singapore. This led to a lot of inconvenience and hardship for the patients and their families. With the increasing sophistication of medical devices and imaging technology, minimally invasive treatment options for vascular disease have increased exponentially. In tandem with this development, there has been a significant paradigm shift in healthcare towards minimally invasive therapy, which has been validated to be cost-effective and in many instances, superior to traditional surgical treatment.
2. Minimally Invasive Treatments for Vascular Conditions
Endovascular treatments are those in which the actual treatment is performed from within the blood vessel using image guidance. This includes the vast majority of treatments for arteries or veins, be it balloon angioplasty/stenting, thrombolysis or embolisation. Minimally invasive surgery would mean these treatments which can also be performed surgically when appropriate. An example would be that an inguinal (groin) hernia is now generally repaired endovascularly using a mesh and stent. The surgical alternative would involve a large skin incision and possibly a hospital admission.
Minimally invasive endovascular techniques are increasingly being preferred over traditional open surgeries. With such treatments, patients typically enjoy a higher success rate with lower risk of complications than traditional surgical methods. This is due to both technological advances in medicine and the expertise of endovascular specialists.
3. Sclerotherapy in Singapore
Sclerotherapy offers a multitude of benefits for individuals seeking to address unsightly spider veins and varicose veins. This minimally invasive procedure involves injecting a solution directly into the affected veins, causing them to collapse and eventually fade from view. One of the primary advantages of sclerotherapy is its effectiveness in improving the appearance of veins, resulting in smoother, clearer skin. Additionally, sclerotherapy is a relatively quick and virtually painless treatment that can be performed in an outpatient setting, requiring minimal downtime for recovery. By eliminating bothersome veins, sclerotherapy not only enhances aesthetic appeal but also boosts self-confidence and overall quality of life. Furthermore, this procedure typically produces long-lasting results, with many patients experiencing significant improvements after just a few sessions. Overall, sclerotherapy offers a safe, efficient, and transformative solution for individuals seeking to address the cosmetic concerns associated with spider veins and varicose veins. Contact the team at Vascular and Interventional Centre for more information about sclerotherapy Singapore.
4. Fibroid Treatment in Singapore
Fibroid Singapore have traditionally been treated by surgery, such as hysterectomy (complete removal of the uterus) or myomectomy (removal of the fibroid). These surgeries are invasive and often have long recovery times. More recently, interventional radiologists have perfected a minimally invasive way to treat the fibroids called Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). UFE is a procedure where the blood vessels to the fibroid are blocked, stopping its blood supply and causing it to die and shrink. It is effective in about 85% of patients with time and studies have shown that it is very safe, has a lower rate of complications, and results in a shorter hospital stay and recovery time compared to other methods. Patients are sedated, but not fully unconscious, during this procedure and a small incision is made in the groin area to insert a catheter. The catheter is guided through the artery to the fibroid and small particles are injected to block the blood vessels. This causes the fibroid to die and once blood supply is cut off and the particles cannot travel to other parts of the body, the catheter is removed. The blockage causes the fibroid to shrink within a few months and result in alleviation of symptoms.
A uterine fibroid is a non-cancerous growth in the uterus that can develop during a woman’s childbearing years. The fibroids can range in sizes from a pea to a softball or larger. Most of the time, women are not aware of their fibroids Singapore because they are small and cause no symptoms. For some, there is severe pelvic pain and heavy periods.