Interventional Radiology at Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital | CMCS

Expert Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Procedures at One of Shanghai's Premier Academic Medical Centers

The Department of Interventional Radiology at Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of Shanghai's most distinguished interventional radiology centers, with a national reputation for excellence in vascular interventions, oncological interventions, non-vascular interventions, and the image-guided management of complex conditions across multiple organ systems. Uniquely positioned within a hospital renowned for its vascular surgery, microsurgery, and diabetic foot programs, the interventional radiology department offers particular expertise in peripheral vascular interventions, tumor ablation, and the interventional management of musculoskeletal conditions. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their interventional radiology care journey.

About the Department

The interventional radiology department operates multiple angiography suites with biplane and flat-panel detector systems, a CT-guided intervention suite, an ultrasound-guided procedure room, a dedicated oncological intervention program, and works in close collaboration with vascular surgery, oncology, hepatology, orthopedics, and urology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.

Vascular Interventions

Peripheral Arterial Interventions

• Aortoiliac Interventions — Aortoiliac PTA and stenting; kissing stent technique for aortic bifurcation; covered stent for aortoiliac occlusion; CERAB (covered endovascular reconstruction of aortic bifurcation)
• Femoro-Popliteal Interventions — Drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty (IN.PACT Admiral, Ranger); drug-eluting stent (Eluvia, Zilver PTX); atherectomy (orbital — Diamondback 360; rotational — Rotarex; directional — HawkOne; laser — Turbo-Elite); intravascular lithotripsy (IVL — Shockwave) for calcified lesions
• Below-the-Knee (BTK) Interventions — Tibial and peroneal artery PTA; drug-coated balloon for BTK disease; pedal arch reconstruction; retrograde pedal access for complex CTO; one of Shanghai's most experienced BTK programs
• Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) — Antegrade and retrograde CTO crossing; subintimal angioplasty; re-entry devices (Outback, Pioneer); SAFARI technique

Venous Interventions

• Iliofemoral DVT Thrombolysis — Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT); pharmacomechanical thrombectomy (Angiojet, Penumbra Indigo); aspiration thrombectomy; IVC filter placement and retrieval
• Iliac Vein Stenting — For May-Thurner syndrome and post-thrombotic iliac vein stenosis; Venovo, Vici, and Zilver Vena dedicated venous stents
• Varicose Vein Ablation — Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA); radiofrequency ablation (RFA — ClosureFast); mechanochemical ablation (MOCA — ClariVein); cyanoacrylate glue (VenaSeal); foam sclerotherapy
• Pelvic Congestion Syndrome — Ovarian and internal iliac vein embolization; coil and plug embolization
• Varicocele Embolization — Coil and foam sclerotherapy embolization; coordination with urology

Aortic Interventions

• EVAR — Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair; standard, fenestrated, and branched EVAR; coordination with vascular surgery
• TEVAR — Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for DTAA and Type B dissection; coordination with vascular surgery
• Endoleak Management — Type I and III endoleak embolization; type II endoleak embolization (translumbar, transcaval, transarterial)

Dialysis Access Interventions

• AVF Salvage — Balloon angioplasty for AVF stenosis; thrombectomy for AVF thrombosis; covered stent for pseudoaneurysm
• Central Venous Stenosis — Balloon angioplasty and stenting for central venous stenosis in dialysis patients

Oncological Interventions

Tumor Ablation

• Microwave Ablation (MWA) — CT and ultrasound-guided MWA for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); colorectal liver metastases; lung tumors; renal cell carcinoma; bone metastases; one of Shanghai's most experienced MWA programs
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) — For HCC; liver metastases; renal tumors; osteoid osteoma; thyroid nodules
• Cryoablation — For renal cell carcinoma; prostate cancer; lung tumors; bone metastases; soft tissue tumors
• Irreversible Electroporation (IRE/NanoKnife) — For tumors adjacent to bile ducts, vessels, and bowel; locally advanced pancreatic cancer; hilar cholangiocarcinoma
• High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) — For uterine fibroids; bone metastases pain palliation; pancreatic cancer

Transarterial Interventions for Liver Tumors

• Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) — Conventional TACE (cTACE) with lipiodol and chemotherapy; drug-eluting bead TACE (DEB-TACE — DC Bead, HepaSphere) for HCC and liver metastases; one of Shanghai's most experienced TACE programs
• Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE/SIRT) — Yttrium-90 (Y-90) microspheres (SIR-Spheres, TheraSphere) for HCC and colorectal liver metastases; lobar and segmental treatment; bridge to transplantation
• Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy (HAIC) — FOLFOX-HAIC for advanced HCC; coordination with oncology
• Portal Vein Embolization (PVE) — Pre-operative PVE to induce future liver remnant (FLR) hypertrophy before major hepatectomy; coordination with hepatobiliary surgery

Other Oncological Interventions

• CT-Guided Biopsy — Lung; liver; kidney; bone; lymph node; soft tissue; mediastinal mass; adrenal; pancreatic biopsy
• Biliary Drainage & Stenting — Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD); metallic biliary stent for malignant obstruction; coordination with gastroenterology
• Nephrostomy & Ureteral Stenting — Percutaneous nephrostomy for ureteral obstruction; antegrade ureteral stenting; coordination with urology
• Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (CPN) — CT-guided CPN for pancreatic cancer pain; bilateral injection technique
• Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty — For osteoporotic and malignant vertebral compression fractures; cement augmentation; pain relief
• Bone Tumor Ablation & Cementoplasty — RFA and MWA for bone metastases; cementoplasty for structural support; coordination with orthopedics

Non-Vascular Interventions

• Abscess Drainage — CT and ultrasound-guided drainage of abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic abscesses; catheter placement and management
• Pleural & Pericardial Drainage — Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis; pleural catheter; pericardiocentesis
• Ascites Drainage — Ultrasound-guided paracentesis; tunneled peritoneal catheter (PleurX) for malignant ascites
• Thyroid Nodule Ablation — RFA and MWA for benign thyroid nodules; volume reduction; coordination with endocrinology
• Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) — Uterine artery embolization for symptomatic fibroids; alternative to hysterectomy; coordination with gynecology
• Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) — For symptomatic BPH; alternative to TURP; coordination with urology
• Musculoskeletal Interventions — CT and ultrasound-guided joint injections; nerve blocks; tendon sheath injections; ganglion aspiration; osteoid osteoma RFA

Why International Patients Choose Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Interventional Radiology

• BTK/BTA Expertise — One of Shanghai's most experienced below-the-knee and below-the-ankle intervention programs for diabetic foot revascularization
• Y-90 Radioembolization (TARE/SIRT) — Yttrium-90 microsphere treatment for HCC and colorectal liver metastases
• IRE/NanoKnife — Irreversible electroporation for tumors adjacent to critical structures; locally advanced pancreatic cancer
• Diabetic Foot Integration — Unique integration with vascular surgery, endocrinology, and microsurgery for comprehensive diabetic foot limb salvage
• Prostate Artery Embolization — Minimally invasive BPH treatment; alternative to surgery
• Cost-Effectiveness — World-class interventional radiology at significantly lower cost than equivalent procedures in Western countries

The CMCS Patient Journey

1. Initial Inquiry — Share your diagnosis, imaging (CT, MRI, angiography), laboratory results, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
2. Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
3. Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate interventional radiologist based on your condition — vascular intervention, tumor ablation, TACE/TARE, biopsy, or non-vascular procedure.
4. MDT Submission — Where appropriate, we facilitate pre-arrival case review by the multidisciplinary tumor board or vascular team.
5. Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation and procedure slot with minimal waiting time.
6. Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
7. Procedure Coordination — Full coordination of pre-procedure assessment, anesthesia consultation, and procedure scheduling.
8. Post-Procedure Follow-Up — Procedure report translation, imaging follow-up coordination, and remote follow-up after you return home.

Book a Consultation

If you require a vascular intervention, tumor ablation, TACE, Y-90 radioembolization, CT-guided biopsy, or any minimally invasive image-guided procedure — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital's interventional radiology team.

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