Interventional Oncology in Istanbul
Image-guided minimally invasive procedures to treat tumors without open surgery. Istanbul JCI-accredited centers offer the full range: TACE, RFA, SIRT Y-90, microwave ablation, cryoablation.
Key Procedures
- TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolization): For HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma) and liver metastases. Drug-eluting beads (DEB-TACE) or conventional TACE. Tumor response 50-60%
- RFA / Microwave Ablation: Thermal ablation for liver, lung, kidney tumors ≤3cm. Complete ablation 90%+
- SIRT Y-90 (Radioembolization): SIR-Spheres or TheraSphere microspheres loaded with Yttrium-90. For HCC and colorectal liver metastases
- Cryoablation: Freeze-thaw cycles for prostate, kidney, liver tumors. Nerve-sparing for prostate
- IRE (Irreversible Electroporation): NanoKnife for tumors near vessels/bile ducts where thermal ablation is unsafe
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Patients unsuitable for surgery due to comorbidities, tumor location, or limited liver reserve. Also used as bridge therapy before liver transplantation.
Cost
TACE: $4,000-8,000 Istanbul vs $15,000-35,000 USA. SIRT Y-90: $15,000-25,000 vs $60,000-120,000 USA.