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Interventional Radiology Wellington | Dr Shueh Hao Lim - Interventional Radiologist
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Description
Interventional Radiology (IR) Wellington was established to provide high quality specialist interventional radiology services in Wellington and also to patients from Palmerston North and the central region.
Our interventional radiologist, Dr Lim, is also the clinical lead for interventional radiology at Wellington Regional Hospital where he performs a wide range of minimally invasive pin-hole procedures.
Conditions treated include:
- Uterine fibroids
- Adenomyosis
- Varicocele
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
For GPs: patient information materials can be provided for GP surgeries and Dr Lim is also available to give educational talks to GP groups or practices for CPD purposes.
What is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional radiologists diagnose and treat disease. They treat a wide range of conditions in the body by inserting various small tools, such as catheters or wires from outside the body. X-ray and imaging techniques such as CT and ultrasound help guide the radiologist. Interventional radiology can be used instead of surgery for many conditions. In some cases, it can eliminate the need for hospitalisation.
Consultants
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Dr Shueh Lim
Interventional Radiologist
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
Referring GPs: we are happy to give telephone advice on which investigation or treatment is most appropriate in an individual case.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Languages Spoken
English, Cantonese Chinese, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Thai
Procedures / Treatments
Percutaneous ablation is a type of treatment using either heat or cold to destroy cancer cells. During ablation, an electrode (probe) is used to target cancer cells. The heat or cold effect produced by the probe heats or cool cancer cells and destroys them. This procedure is particularly effective in treating some liver, lung and kidney tumours that are difficult to reach or cannot be treated with conventional surgery.
Percutaneous ablation is a type of treatment using either heat or cold to destroy cancer cells. During ablation, an electrode (probe) is used to target cancer cells. The heat or cold effect produced by the probe heats or cool cancer cells and destroys them. This procedure is particularly effective in treating some liver, lung and kidney tumours that are difficult to reach or cannot be treated with conventional surgery.
The doctor puts a small filter into the inferior vena cava (IVC). This is a large vein in your abdomen. The filter catches blood clots that may go into your lungs.
The doctor puts a small filter into the inferior vena cava (IVC). This is a large vein in your abdomen. The filter catches blood clots that may go into your lungs.
The doctor puts a small needle into almost any part of the body, guided by imaging techniques, to take a tissue biopsy. This type of biopsy can give a diagnosis without surgery. An example of this procedure is called the needle breast biopsy.
The doctor puts a small needle into almost any part of the body, guided by imaging techniques, to take a tissue biopsy. This type of biopsy can give a diagnosis without surgery. An example of this procedure is called the needle breast biopsy.
The doctor puts a catheter into a blood vessel to remove a foreign body in the vessel.
The doctor puts a catheter into a blood vessel to remove a foreign body in the vessel.
The doctor puts a feeding tube into the stomach if you can’t take food by mouth.
The doctor puts a feeding tube into the stomach if you can’t take food by mouth.
The doctor puts a substance through a catheter into a blood vessel to stop blood flow through that vessel. This can be done to control bleeding or treat pseudoaneurysm or aneurysm.
The doctor puts a substance through a catheter into a blood vessel to stop blood flow through that vessel. This can be done to control bleeding or treat pseudoaneurysm or aneurysm.
Read about implantable ports (portacath or subcutaneous port) here
Read about implantable ports (portacath or subcutaneous port) here
Parking
Free parking is provided within the hospital grounds.
Pharmacy
Nearest community pharmacy here
Website
Contact Details
Wakefield Hospital
Wellington
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Phone
027 204 6617
Email
Website
Wakefield Hospital, 30 Florence Street
Newtown
Wellington
Wellington 6242
Street Address
Wakefield Hospital, 30 Florence Street
Newtown
Wellington
Wellington 6242
Postal Address
Wakefield Hospital
Private Bag 7909
Wellington 6242
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This page was last updated at 9:49AM on July 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Interventional Radiology Wellington | Dr Shueh Hao Lim - Interventional Radiologist.