Tumor Biopsy & Ablation
Accurate Diagnosis and Targeted Treatment Without Open Surgery
- When a tumour is detected, the first step toward treatment is often a biopsy. However, for many patients, the thought of undergoing a surgical procedure to confirm a diagnosis can cause anxiety and delay. Image-guided tumor biopsy offers a safe, precise, and minimally invasive alternative. In certain cases, small tumours can also be treated directly without open surgery using thermal ablation techniques.
- Dr. Praveen specialises in performing CT- or ultrasound-guided biopsies of tumours in the liver, kidney, lungs, bones, and soft tissues. These procedures involve using real-time imaging to guide a fine needle directly to the target area, allowing accurate sampling with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue. The results provide essential information for treatment planning, whether it involves surgery, chemotherapy, or local therapies.
- For select patients, tumor ablation may be offered as a non-surgical treatment. This technique uses focused heat (radiofrequency or microwave) or extreme cold (cryoablation) to destroy cancer cells while preserving the surrounding organ. It is especially useful in treating small tumours in patients who are not surgical candidates or prefer less invasive options.
- Both procedures are performed under local anaesthesia or light sedation, depending on the location and complexity. Most patients return home the same day or after a short observation period. There are no large cuts, and the risk of complications is significantly lower than that of open surgical approaches.
- Image-guided tumor interventions provide a powerful combination of accuracy, safety, and efficiency. They help avoid delays in diagnosis and, when appropriate, offer a chance for curative treatment without the need for hospital admission or prolonged recovery.
- If you or a loved one has been advised to undergo a tumour biopsy or if you're seeking a non-surgical way to treat small tumours, Dr. Praveen can help you understand your options clearly and guide you toward the best next step.
- When a tumour is detected, the first step toward treatment is often a biopsy. However, for many patients, the thought of undergoing a surgical procedure to confirm a diagnosis can cause anxiety and delay. Image-guided tumor biopsy offers a safe, precise, and minimally invasive alternative. In certain cases, small tumours can also be treated directly without open surgery using thermal ablation techniques.
- Dr. Praveen specialises in performing CT- or ultrasound-guided biopsies of tumours in the liver, kidney, lungs, bones, and soft tissues. These procedures involve using real-time imaging to guide a fine needle directly to the target area, allowing accurate sampling with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue. The results provide essential information for treatment planning, whether it involves surgery, chemotherapy, or local therapies.
- For select patients, tumor ablation may be offered as a non-surgical treatment. This technique uses focused heat (radiofrequency or microwave) or extreme cold (cryoablation) to destroy cancer cells while preserving the surrounding organ. It is especially useful in treating small tumours in patients who are not surgical candidates or prefer less invasive options.
- Both procedures are performed under local anaesthesia or light sedation, depending on the location and complexity. Most patients return home the same day or after a short observation period. There are no large cuts, and the risk of complications is significantly lower than that of open surgical approaches.
- Image-guided tumor interventions provide a powerful combination of accuracy, safety, and efficiency. They help avoid delays in diagnosis and, when appropriate, offer a chance for curative treatment without the need for hospital admission or prolonged recovery.
- If you or a loved one has been advised to undergo a tumour biopsy or if you’re seeking a non-surgical way to treat small tumours, Dr. Praveen can help you understand your options clearly and guide you toward the best next step.