"Interventional Procedures" refer to a range of minimally invasive specialty procedures, from simple corticosteroid injections to minor surgical procedures. Your procedure may involve common imaging methods such as Fluoroscopy (real time x-rays), CT, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine. You'll be advised of the exact process when you make your booking.
Interventional Procedures can be performed on most parts of the body, including:
Radiologists are specialists; therefore the Interventional Procedures that they perform may vary per location. You can find below the type of specialisation available by type of centre/location.
Only Lumus Imaging centres co-located in a hospital can give Conscious Sedation. If you need it, please discuss this with your referring doctor so they can organise it with our Lumus Imaging team.
Interventional Procedures are image-guided procedures performed by an experienced radiologist.
The radiologist will use an imaging method such as X-ray/fluoroscopy, ultrasound or CT, depending on your procedure. This way, the radiologist is able to perform the procedure under the safest conditions, able to clearly visualise every move, ensuring the least amount of discomfort for you, the patient.
Many procedures are minor and quick to perform. In all cases, our staff will explain the procedure to ensure that you, our patient, are well-informed and comfortable.
