Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology (IR) is a well-established medical specialty and is offered at many public and private hospitals.
Dr Will Ormiston is a skilled Interventional Radiologist, with a private position at Hollywood Private Hospital and a public appointment at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Dr Will’s expertise includes a wide range of interventional oncology and endovascular procedures.
Dr Matt Clifford is an award-winning Interventional Radiologists, trained in both diagnostic and procedural radiology.
Working closely with other specialists such as Oncologists, Urologists, Gynaecologists and Renal Physicians, iRWA are able to provide multi-disciplinary patient care, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care, and that their treatment is tailored to their specific needs.
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for Interventional Radiology services across Australasia. This is due to the many benefits that it offers to patients, such as a faster recovery time, lower risk of complications, and more precise targeting of the area of concern. As a result, the field of interventional radiology is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.
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Prostate Artery Embolisation (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that affects many aging men and causes bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). PAE is a modern alternative to traditional surgical treatments like transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), offering symptom relief with fewer risks.
PAE is particularly beneficial for men who prefer a non-surgical option with fewer risks, those with larger prostates, those on anticoagulants and those with other medical conditions which make surgical options riskier.
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A varicocele is an enlarged vein in your scrotum with reversed or stagnant blood flow.
Varicocele Embolisation is an image-guided procedure that uses a catheter (thin, plastic tube) to insert tiny coils and/or a liquid substance into a vein in the abdomen, which drains blood away from the scrotum. This helps to reduce blood pressure in the vein and alleviate symptoms.
Varicocele Embolisation is a non-surgical treatment performed by an Interventional Radiologist. It is as effective as surgery, but less invasive.
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Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE), also known as Uterine Fibroid Embolisation, is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure to treat uterine fibroid or adenomyosis, performed by an Interventional Radiologist.
Fibroids are benign growth in the uterus that can cause heavy periods, pain, or pressure on nearby organs.
Adenomyosis involves the abnormal growth of uterine lining tissue into the muscular wall, leading to heavy and painful periods.
UAE works by blocking the blood flow to the affected areas, causing them to shrink while preserving the uterus.
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Ovarian vein embolisation (OVE) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to close off alfunctioning veins. By preventing these veins from becoming engorged with blood, the treatment alleviates the pain and discomfort caused by pelvic congestion.
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Genicular Artery Embolisation (GAE) is a modern knee pain treatment solution performed by Interventional Radiologists on individuals dealing with persistent and stubborn knee pain due to arthritis. This minimally invasive procedure is a modern option for those who have exhausted traditional remedies for their chronic knee pain.
GAE is designed to alleviate chronic knee pain by targeting the lining of the joint which is normally thickened and inflamed by arthritis. By selectively reducing the blood flow to this joint lining, the thickening and inflammation in the joint is reduced, resulting in a reduction in pain.
