Interventional Radiology

Mobile Interventional Radiology

If we as humans had the choice between painful, open surgery or a small, reduced pain, keyhole procedure, we would certainly be choosing the latter. Now the same option is available to your pets.

Interventional radiology utilises various medical imaging equipment such as ultrasound, endoscopy and fluoroscopy (continuous x-ray) to assist with minimally invasive procedures.

We are now able to treat some inoperable tumours, particularly of the liver, with specialised chemicals directed down the vessels supplying the cancer. This stops blood supply to the cancer and can deliver chemotherapy at this same time, therefore no traditional side effects.

We can also place stents in the urinary tract or airways to open them up and reestablish flow. Overall, interventional radiology means shorter hospital stays, reduced pain associated with big surgical wounds, less healing and usually home the same day.

At VSOS, we pride ourselves on being leaders in veterinary interventional radiology. We have invested in the latest equipment to diagnose internal injury and disease, and we can treat a number of conditions in your local vet clinic, including:

Cystoscopic-assisted laser ablation (CLA) of ectopic ureters for urinary incontinence
Laser assisted turbinectomy (LATE) for treatment of brachycephalic patients
Urethral bulking for urinary incontinence using collagen
Ureteral stent placement for blocked ureters
Percutaneous cystolithotomy (PCCL), minimally invasive removal of bladder stones

Two veterinarians performing a a surgery

Affordable Mobile Interventional Radiology

We understand how difficult it is for vets to offer the latest in surgical care to your patients. When it comes to interventional radiology, the technology means a huge investment, and you need the specialist skills to be able to use the machinery effectively.

That’s why VSOS brings our interventional radiology equipment to your vet practice. Our specialists offer your patients the world-class care they need, in an environment they know and love.

VSOS has become a trusted partner for vets all over Sydney because we genuinely partner with you in providing interventional radiology treatment to your patient.

This not only provides your patient with this vital, life-saving treatment, it allows you to be involved in the care. And this makes both the patient and their human happy, because pet owners want the reassurance of having their local vet being in the know of what is happening with their beloved pet.

Patient stories

“Karina, and all of the vet nurses and vet specialists at VSOS, have such incredible empathy."
On the hardest day of Jimmy Barnes' life, the VSOS team was there.

Veterinary specialists treat hip dysplasia

Jason was told his 45kg Labrador Zorro's hip dysplasia was inoperable and he would be in pain for the rest of his life. Then he met the team at VSOS.

What to expect

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