Interventional radiology  is a simple and safe medical procedure used to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions in the body by using the least invasive techniques available (without need of surgery), with the aim of reducing risks to the patient and improving health outcomes

No, what distinguishes it from other traditional procedures is the lower possibility of feeling pain, because it is performed through small, safe passages where the catheter is inserted, and since there is no need for stitches, there is no pain during the procedure.

This medical procedure is considered relatively safe with a significantly reduced risk of complications, while being able to achieve similar goals to open surgery.

No, the difference between them is as follows:

• Endoscopy: a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia, often requiring several abdominal incisions to perform the procedure.
• Interventional radiology: a superficial surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia, often requiring a single small safe passage.

Many health problems can be treated by interventional radiology, such as: Uterine fibroids. Prostate enlargement. Uterine and pelvic varicose veins. Leg varicose veins. Testicular varicocele. Diabetic foot and foot ulcers. Peripheral artery disease. Blood clots in the leg veins. Large pulmonary artery blood clots. Brain blood clots. Some tumors such as liver and kidney tumors. Bleeding, such as gastrointestinal bleeding or recurrent nosebleeds. Spinal bone fractures. Pain management treatments, such as back pain or sports injuries. Abnormal fluid collections in the body. Intra-abdominal or chest abscesses or other areas. Stomach or esophageal varices. Obstruction of bile ducts within the liver. Obstruction and narrowing of the neck arteries supplying blood to the brain. Abnormal brain artery dilations. Brain artery and vein malformations. Taking samples from certain areas of the body and examining (biopsy)

The success rate of varicocele treatment by interventional radiology can reach 90%, which is considered very high compared to its advantages of being safer and with much lower risk of complications than surgical options.

Interventional radiology has many different advantages, including: It can be used to determine whether a patient needs therapeutic intervention or not, helping to avoid the need for diagnostic surgery. No need for major surgical incisions, allowing for avoidance of general anesthesia. Lower risk of risks and complications compared to traditional surgery. Precise procedure with high success rates. Shorter hospital stays. Less pain. Faster recovery.

The duration of an interventional radiology procedure depends on several factors including the nature of the disease and the type of procedure.

In most cases, the patient leaves the hospital on the same day.

The cost of interventional radiology varies depending on the type of procedure and the condition, usually the doctor evaluates the health situation initially and then develops a comprehensive treatment plan including the cost of the procedure.