Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 16
Vascular Surgery
Vascular problems can be serious, sometimes causing critical complications. Fortunately, there are sophisticated surgical approaches to treating them.
Score: 15
Radiation Therapy
Half of all people with cancer are treated with radiation therapy. It is effective for treating almost all types of cancer in almost any part of the body.
Score: 14
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is cancer that begins in the kidneys. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 13
Vascular Malformations
Vascular malformations are irregularities in arteries, veins, or lymph vessels throughout the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 12
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive materials are placed inside the body. Learn more about this treatment.
Score: 11
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is a type of surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about these procedures.
Score: 10
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
A treatment for cancers that begin in or have spread to the peritoneum, the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and abdominal organs. It is a two-step process that involves the surgical removal of visible tumors followed by bathing the abdominal tissues with heated chemotherapy.
Score: 9
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Uterine fibroid embolization is a minimally invasive procedure used to block blood flow to fibroid tumors, causing them to shrink. Learn about this procedure.
Score: 8
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement and Removal
An IVC is a special basket-like filter to trap blood clots. It can be inserted into the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary embolism, but it is important to remove IVC filters as soon as they’re no longer needed to reduce long-term complications.
Score: 7
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure in which the aortic valve is replaced. Learn about this procedure.