Introduction to Vascular and Interventional Centre
A range of health professionals including surgeons and nurses are often involved in the care of an individual patient. All of these health professionals will be consulted in an effort to obtain the best possible treatment outcome for the patient. Often, minimally invasive treatment can be performed using local anesthetic in a procedure room setting. This is an alternative option for patients wishing to avoid the discomfort and inconvenience of prolonged hospital admission. In other cases, the interventional procedure may be a prelude to or a salvage therapy for a patient who is an unsuitable candidate for traditional surgery.
VIC believes that patient-centered care is the key to effective treatments. It is constructed as an outpatient facility, thus avoiding the need for inpatient hospital admission. Patients are admitted, recovered, and discharged on the same day. Every effort has been made to ensure patient comfort and smooth transition through the hospital system. Staff are friendly and attentive and are on hand to deal with any questions and concerns regarding an individual’s medical condition and procedure. Patients will be aware of the team approach as they are likely to meet involved staff from the various multidisciplinary teams during their visit to VIC.
The Vascular and Interventional Centre (VIC) at provides a new concept in healthcare for patients with vascular conditions. This concept lies in the application of minimally invasive techniques to traditional surgical problems with a strong emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare.Minimally Invasive Treatments for Vascular Conditions
The spectrum of illnesses treated in the vascular centre is diverse, and so are treatment strategies. Minimally invasive techniques are used to treat many types of vascular disease, ranging from less severe disease (such as small blockages in leg arteries) to more complex illness (such as aneurysms). Patients can receive treatments such as angioplasty, stenting, aortic stent graft, embolization, thrombolysis, and endovascular aneurysm repair. These techniques are all used to treat different types of vascular disease, and all are alternatives to open surgical repair.
These procedures are generally associated with less pain and shorter recovery times, and they are sometimes the only treatment options for patients who are too high risk for open surgery. All of these procedures are performed by an interventional radiologist, and the patient is monitored before and after the procedure by the referring vascular surgeon.Stenting in Singapore
Regarding treatment modalities, Singapore has developed a broad scope in the treatment of vascular diseases with stenting procedures being a common interchange in the management of PAD. Stenting typically involves the insertion of a metal alloy tube into the site narrowed or blocked by the plaque. This is done in order to keep that specific constricted area dilated, allowing continuous blood flow to the area further downstream from the lesion. This prevents the patient from experiencing pain and allows the wound to heal if the patient had a previous ulcer.
Stenting procedures are performed in both public and private institutions, often done at a cost lower than other more developed countries. Due to the large interventional cardiology community, stenting is often done invasively in the catheterisation laboratory with equipment such as fluoroscopic imaging and angioplasty administered by medical doctors. The Vascular and Interventional Centre in Singapore offers state-of-the-art stenting Singapore procedures, providing effective solutions for patients suffering from vascular blockages and narrowing.
Vein Disease Treatment
We have learned that endovenous ablation has replaced open surgical ligation and stripping as the optimal treatment for varicose veins and venous CVI. The minimally invasive technique has been shown to greatly reduce patient discomfort and hasten a return to normal activity and work when compared with surgical management. In fact, the procedure is so ambulatory that most patients have it performed on a Friday and return to work on Monday with little to no alteration in their work schedule.
Ablation has been shown to be equally effective for both symptom relief and cosmetic improvement of venous disease. It targets the underlying venous refluxing with either laser or radiofrequency energy, which seals the vein shut, reducing the appearance of the unsightly varicosities and forcing reabsorption of coagulated blood. Efficacy rates are consistently above 90%, which is significantly better than surgical litigations and stripping. This is especially crucial when treating the post-thrombotic case where ablation will aid in wound healing and ulcer resolution.
Vein disease encompasses a range of diseases that affect vein health. All contribute to some degree of discomfort and are associated with more severe medical problems if untreated. The most common form of vein disease is varicose veins, which affect 10-15% of men and 20-25% of women. Spider veins are basically mild varicose veins. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the lower leg. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a pathological condition resulting from inadequate venous return from the lower extremities, most commonly impacting those risks increases with age, obesity, and those with a family history of vein disease. Patients seeking vein disease treatment can find comprehensive care and advanced therapies at the Vascular and Interventional Centre, ensuring optimal outcomes and improved quality of life.
Benign Tumor Treatment
A benign tumor is a mass of cells that develops in the body, usually having a slow growth rate and not invading neighboring tissue or metastasizing. Sometimes, benign tumors have serious health consequences and can even be life-threatening. Embolization is generally not used to treat benign tumors and is usually the preferred therapy. However, there are some instances where embolization can be used as an adjunct to primary therapy or to reduce the vascularity of a tumor prior to surgical removal. This includes treatment of giant cell tumors, chondroblastomas, aneurysmal bone cysts, and osseous hemangiomas. The immediate pre and postoperative workup for embolization of tumors should include an MRI with planning to determine the most suitable approach for particle or coil delivery.
Treatment follow-up includes repeat imaging to ensure devascularization and to monitor for any complications. The treatment of hemangiopericytomas and paragangliomas is complicated by the potential for malignant degeneration and metastasis. However, these tumors are still considered benign, and if benign characteristics are confirmed, embolization can still be a suitable therapy.
High success rates have been reported, particularly in the case of large femoral hemangiopericytomas. The minimally invasive approach has the advantage of reduced morbidity compared to surgical resection, and there is potential to achieve symptomatic relief and avoid limb amputation. At the Vascular and Interventional Centre, patients can benefit from specialized benign tumor treatment, utilizing innovative techniques and expertise to address these conditions with precision and efficacy.
