Since Charles Dotter performed the very first angioplasty in 1964, the practice of Interventional Radiology has evolved significantly.
The ability to shrink or even eradicate a tumor by delivering a chemotherapeutic agent directly to the targeted area using a small catheter tube and image guidance is a notion the Interventionists of the 1960s would have most probably considered unthinkable.
Hence the celebration of Without a Scalpel Day on January 16th every year, to recognise the opportunities to treat a disease without a scalpel.
Beyond diagnostic medical imaging, Guerbet accelerates its expansion in the field of interventional radiology. We aim to provide the interventional medical community with innovative image-guided solutions to help physicians advance their patient's treatments and outcomes.
Discover Prof. Simon Yu's journey with Interventional Radiology
Less Pain, More Gain. Exploring “without a scalpel day” with Dr. Roberto Lezzi