Interventional Radiologist | Non-Surgical and Modern Treatment Methods
About Me
Regain Your Health with Interventional Radiology
With his extensive experience in interventional radiology, Prof. Dr. Aykut Recep Aktaş offers his patients the most current and effective treatment methods. Through minimally invasive approaches, he aims for faster recovery and a comfortable treatment process for his patients. He achieves high success rates in treating many diseases with non-surgical solutions.
Known for his academic career and international work, Dr. Aktaş specializes in the ablation treatment of varicose veins, thyroid nodules, breast lesions, and various types of cancer. With his patient-centered approach and multidisciplinary working principle, he creates the most suitable treatment plan for each patient.
Non-Surgical Treatments and Diagnostic Methods
Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment
Get rid of your varicose veins painlessly and without incisions using modern methods like laser, radiofrequency, and medical adhesives.
Tumor Ablation Therapies
Non-surgical destruction of lesions such as liver, kidney, pancreas, and desmoid tumors using Microwave or Cryoablation.
Embolization (Vessel Occlusion)
Shrinking or eliminating fibroids, thyroid, pancreas, and various tumors by blocking their feeding vessels via angiography.
Targeted Biopsies
Precise tissue sampling from suspicious lesions in organs like the prostate (Fusion Biopsy), breast, liver, and thyroid.
Blog & Information
What is Interventional Radiology?
The technology behind non-surgical treatments. Diagnosis and treatment of many diseases through minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging methods...
Non-Surgical Cancer Treatments
How do modern methods like ablation and embolization offer an alternative to surgery? Percutaneous treatments for liver, kidney, and lung tumors...
Non-Surgical Thyroid Treatment
A permanent solution for thyroid nodules and goiter is possible with the ablation method, without the need for surgery. How is the procedure done, what are the advantages?
Prostate Fusion Biopsy
The most accurate method for diagnosing prostate cancer. How is this 'smart biopsy', which combines MRI and ultrasound images, performed?
Patient Testimonials
"I hadn't been able to wear a skirt for years because of my varicose veins. Thanks to the laser treatment performed by Dr. Aykut, I got rid of both the pain and the unsightly appearance. I am so grateful to him."
- A. Yılmaz
"I was very afraid of having surgery for my thyroid nodule. With the ablation method, the procedure was over in 20 minutes and there was no scar. Many thanks to Dr. Aykut and his team."
- S. Kaya
"Ablation therapy was applied for the tumor in my father's liver. Having a non-surgical option was a great chance for us. He managed the process with great professionalism."
- M. Demir
Information and Appointment
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Interventional Radiology: The Power Behind Non-Surgical Treatments
Interventional Radiology is one of the fastest-developing and most innovative fields in medicine. Unlike traditional surgical methods, it is a specialty that enables the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by entering the body usually through a needle hole, without making large incisions.
Its fundamental principle is to reach deep tissues and organs by using imaging technologies such as ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), and angiography as a roadmap. This allows for intervention with millimeter precision using needles, catheters (thin tubes), or wires in the targeted area.
What are the Advantages of Interventional Radiology?
Minimally Invasive: Since it works through small needle holes instead of large surgical incisions, tissue damage is much less.
Less Pain and More Comfort: Post-procedure pain is significantly less compared to surgery.
Fast Recovery: Patients can often return to their normal lives the same day or the next.
Low Risk: The need for general anesthesia is lower, and risks such as bleeding and infection are reduced.
Organ-Sparing: Especially in tumor treatments, only the diseased tissue is targeted, preserving healthy organ tissue.
Non-Surgical Cancer Treatment: Ablation and Embolization Methods
In addition to standard cancer treatment methods like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, minimally invasive treatments performed by Interventional Radiology offer significant advantages to patients. These methods are an effective alternative, especially for patients who are not suitable for surgery or have a high surgical risk. Two main methods stand out: Percutaneous Ablation and Embolization.
1. Percutaneous Ablation (Tumor Burning or Freezing)
In this method, under imaging guidance (usually ultrasound or CT), a needle is inserted through the skin directly into the center of the tumor. The tumor tissue is destroyed by energy delivered from the tip of the needle. It takes different names depending on the type of energy:
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Burns the tumor by generating heat with radio waves.
Microwave Ablation (MWA): Burns the tumor by creating much faster and higher heat with microwaves.
Cryoablation: Destroys the tumor by freezing it down to -40 degrees Celsius using a special gas.
These methods are most commonly used in the treatment of liver, kidney, lung, and bone tumors.
2. Embolization (Blocking the Tumor-Feeding Vessel)
In this technique, the artery in the groin or wrist is entered using an angiography technique, and very thin catheters are used to reach the vessel feeding the tumor. These vessels are closed with special occlusive particles, blocking the blood supply and nutrition to the tumor. This causes the tumor to shrink or disappear. Sometimes, chemotherapy drugs (TACE) or radioactive substances (TARE) are added to these particles to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
Non-Surgical Solution for Thyroid Nodules: Percutaneous Ablation
Benign nodules (goiter), which are common in the thyroid gland, can grow over time and cause complaints such as swelling in the neck, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, or aesthetic concerns. The traditional treatment method is the surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. However, this can result in a permanent scar on the neck and the patient's need to use thyroid medication for life.
How is Non-Surgical Thyroid Nodule Treatment (Ablation) Performed?
Percutaneous Thyroid Ablation is a modern and effective alternative to surgery. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia while the patient is awake and takes about 15-30 minutes.
The patient lies on the procedure table, and the neck area is examined with ultrasound to precisely locate the nodule.
After the skin is numbed, a very thin ablation needle is inserted directly into the nodule under ultrasound guidance.
Radiofrequency or microwave energy is delivered through the tip of the needle to heat and controllably burn the tissue inside the nodule.
After the procedure, the nodule is gradually absorbed by the body, shrinking and disappearing over time.
What are its Advantages?
No general anesthesia is required.
There is no incision or stitch mark on the neck.
Since healthy thyroid tissue is preserved, patients do not need to use medication.
Post-procedure pain is minimal, and the patient can go home the same day.
Smart Diagnosis in Prostate Cancer: What is MRI-Fusion Biopsy?
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, and early diagnosis is crucial. When a high PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) level in the blood or a suspicious finding during a digital rectal exam is detected, a biopsy is required for a definitive diagnosis. In a standard biopsy, samples are taken from 12 different random points in the prostate. However, this "blind" biopsy may miss small or unusually located tumors.
How Does MRI-Fusion Biopsy Make a Difference?
MRI-Fusion Biopsy is a "smart" method that maximizes diagnostic accuracy using technology. The procedure consists of two stages:
Detailed Mapping (MRI): First, a detailed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of the patient's prostate is performed. A radiologist examines these images and marks the areas suspicious for cancer like a map.
Targeted Biopsy (Fusion): During the biopsy, special software overlays the previously taken MRI images onto the live ultrasound images (fusion). This allows the physician to perform a "pinpoint" biopsy directly on the suspicious areas marked on the MRI, rather than taking random samples as in a standard biopsy.
What are the Current Costs of MRI-Fusion Biopsy?
The cost of a Prostate MRI-Fusion Biopsy can vary significantly depending on the hospital or center's technological infrastructure, the quality of the device used, the experience of the performing physician, and the patient's insurance status (public, private). Therefore, providing a fixed figure would be misleading.
For the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information, we kindly request that you contact our clinic to schedule an appointment and receive information specific to your personal situation.
