Interventional Radiology at Urology Austin
At Urology Austin, we offer advanced, Interventional Radiology for several common conditions—including enlarged prostate, uterine fibroids, joint pain, varicoceles, erectile dysfunction, and hemorrhoids.
All procedures are performed in our outpatient Interventional Radiology (IR) suite at our Atrium location.
- Prostate artery embolization (create a link to jump to section below)
- Genicular artery embolization (create a link to jump to section below)
- Hip arthritis embolization (create a link to jump to section below)
- Uterine fibroid embolization (create a link to jump to section below)
- Varicocele (create a link to jump to section below)
- Venous Leakage Embolization (create a link to jump to section below)
What this means for you:
- No general anesthesia
- Small incisions (or none at all)
- Go home the same day
- Faster recovery compared to traditional surgery
Our experienced team provides personalized care, guiding you through every step.
What Is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional Radiology (IR) uses imaging—such as X-rays and ultrasounds —to treat conditions from inside the body without major surgery.
Doctors guide tiny instruments through blood vessels to treat the problem at its source.
Benefits of IR:
- Less pain and discomfort
- Lower risk of complications
- Shorter recovery
- Quicker return to normal activities
Our Minimally Invasive Treatments
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) For Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
How it works:
- A catheter is inserted through the wrist or groin
- Tiny particles reduce blood flow to the prostate
- The prostate shrinks over time
Benefits:
- Improves urinary symptoms
- No surgery or hospital stay
- Relief often within days
For more information see: https://www.ircenters.com/bph
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) For Uterine Fibroids
How it works:
- Blood flow to fibroids is blocked using small particles
- Fibroids shrink and symptoms improve
Benefits:
- Preserves the uterus
- Minimally invasive
- Faster recovery than surgery
For more information see: https://www.ircenters.com/uterine-fibroids
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) For Knee Arthritis
How it works:
- Targets inflamed blood vessels in the knee
- Reduces inflammation and pain
Benefits:
- Improves mobility
- Alternative to knee surgery
- Quick recovery
For more information see: https://www.ircenters.com/knee-pain-arthritis
Hip Arthritis EmbolizationFor Chronic Hip Pain
How it works:
- Reduces inflammation by blocking small abnormal blood vessels in the hip
Benefits:
- Pain relief without surgery
- Improved daily activity
- Outpatient procedure
For more information see: https://www.ircenters.com/hip-arthritis
Varicocele Embolization For Enlarged Veins in the Scrotum
How it works:
- A catheter is used to place coils or particles into the affected vein
- Blood flow is redirected to healthy veins
Benefits:
- No surgical incision
- Faster recovery
- Relief of pain and potential fertility improvement
For more information see: https://www.ircenters.com/varicocele
Venous Leak Embolization For Erectile Dysfunction Caused by Venous Leak
Venous leak is a condition where blood cannot stay trapped in the penis during an erection, leading to difficulty maintaining firmness.
How it works:
- A catheter is inserted into a vein (typically in the groin)
- Problem veins responsible for the leak are identified using imaging
- These veins are closed using coils or embolic materials
Benefits:
- Minimally invasive alternative to surgery
- May improve ability to maintain erections
- Outpatient procedure with quick recovery
For more information see: https://www.ircenters.com/ed
Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE) For Persistent Hemorrhoids
How it works:
- A catheter blocks blood flow to hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids shrink as blood supply is reduced
Benefits:
- No surgical incisions
- Less pain than traditional surgery
- Return to normal activities within days
For more information see: https://www.ircenters.com/hemorrhoids
Why Choose Urology Austin?
- Expert interventional radiologists
- Advanced outpatient IR facility
- Same-day procedures
- Personalized, patient-focused care
Is Interventional Radiology Right for You?
You may be a candidate if you:
- Want to avoid surgery
- Haven’t found relief with conservative treatments
- Prefer faster recovery and less downtime
