Tumor ablation (using heat, cold, or microwaves to destroy cancer cells) and targeted chemotherapy. Patient Benefits: Smaller incisions (often just a pinhole). Reduced pain and risk compared to open surgery. Shorter recovery times and hospital stays. Immediate-Release (IR)
In pharmacy and nursing, describes a medication formulation that releases the active drug into the bloodstream quickly after administration. ir medical abbreviation
Angioplasty (opening blocked vessels), stenting, and embolization (blocking blood flow to tumors or sites of internal bleeding). Tumor ablation (using heat, cold, or microwaves to
Inserting feeding tubes (gastrostomy), placing drainage tubes, and unblocking kidneys (nephrostomy). Tumor ablation (using heat
X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Common Procedures: