Patient Resources

​All About Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT/Y90)

SIRT is used to treat liver tumours, usually hepatocellular carcinomas or colorectal metastases by selectively introducing tiny radiation-emitting particles into the blood supply of the tumours. Generally used for tumour control, it is well-tolerated in most patients.

All About Percutaneous Radiology-guided Gastrostomy Insertion

For patients requiring long-term tube feeding, a gastrostomy may be a better option. It can be inserted without surgery or endoscopy, and can be performed under local anaesthesia.

What is Tumour Ablation?

Ablation can be used to treat a variety of tumours in organs such as the liver, lung, kidney and thyroid. The principle of ablation is to introduce a needle under image guidance into a tumour and to create extreme heat or cold to destroy it. It is minimally invasive and has little downtime.

Introduction to Thyroid Ablation

Thyroid nodule ablation is a safe and effective way to reduce the size of thyroid nodules without surgery. 

Introduction to Cryoablation

Cryoablation is the use of extreme cold to kill tumours and tissue and has wide ranging applications e.g. renal and bone tumours and nerves. Click 'Play' on the video below to learn more.

Introduction to Port Implantation

Port implantation is a surgical procedure to place a port, a small medical device, under the skin, typically in the chest or arm, to provide long-term venous access for medication administration and blood draws.