Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology (IR) is a sub-speciality of Radiology which uses imaging technology to perform minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat diseases or conditions.

Procedures are performed through thin tubes and do not require surgical incisions. By minimising the physical trauma to you, these interventions can reduce infection rates and recovery time, as well as shorten hospital stays. Some procedures do need to be carried out using sedation or under general anaesthetic.

Our Interventional Radiology team is made up consultant radiologists, radiographers, nurses, support staff as well as having its own clerical team.

The department at Aintree University Hospital, consists of two interventional theatres, an ultrasound procedure room and a five bedded post-operative recovery area. 

The department at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, is made up of two interventional theatres and an ultrasound procedure room. All patients are recovered in the theatre recovery area.

Some procedures cannot be performed on both our sites due to equipment and other specialist teams that may need to be available.

We are also the regional tertiary referral centre for complex interventions and provide a 24/7 consultant lead emergency/on-call service assisted by nursing and radiological staff.