New Interventional Radiology Rooms Open in the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC)/Advanced Medical Center (AMC)

Posted 04:30 PM, February 26, 2007, by jaruiz

By Lawrence "Rusty" Hofmann, MD
(Image courtesy of Mark Riesenberger)

The section of interventional radiology (IR) is deeply appreciative of the departmental and institutional support for the first major physical expansion of the service in 15 years with the opening of three new interventional radiology rooms in the AMC. These new rooms will be equipped with three flat-panel Siemens Axiom fluoroscopy systems. In addition to improved image quality, these systems will allow 3D volume and CT-like acquisitions that will enable the interventional radiologist to more accurately deliver his/her therapy.

Besides the fluoroscopic equipment, the rooms will contain state-of-the-art communication equipment. Each room will have two cameras, a microphone, and a sound system, so that operators will be able to consult and communicate between rooms as well as easily perform international live cases for educational purposes. This new technology will allow the section to pursue its image-guided therapies for peripheral vascular disease, deep venous thrombosis, and cancer.

Our new site will serve as "home base" for the interventional radiology section. We hope that practitioners will continue to consult with us, in person, in our new location. The only caveat is that because we are in a sterile environment, visitors must wear a hat and gown over their clothes. To reach the IR clinic, nurse schedulers, nurse practitioners, physician assistant, or the attending, please dial IRDOC (4-7362) within Stanford or dial 650.72.IRDOC outside of Stanford.