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News from the Association of Interventional Oncologists of Ukraine

 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
The Association of Interventional Oncologists of Ukraine is grateful to continue its collaboration with the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). We strive to keep Ukrainian physicians informed about the most significant events in interventional oncology and radiology taking place in Europe. In 2025, CIRSE is organizing a series of landmark congresses and educational courses that will provide an opportunity to deepen knowledge...
 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
Dear friends and colleagues! Today we celebrate the Day of the Medical Worker in Ukraine. This is the day when we pay tribute to those who protect our health and lives, sacrificing their own peace of mind and even their lives. In this difficult time, every healthcare worker is a true hero. Together with our defenders, we stand on the front line every day. Whether in the operating room or a field hospital, we do our best to help and save every patient. Thank yo...
 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
The Center of Interventional Oncology proudly announces a successful case of treating a large benign thyroid nodule with radiofrequency ablation (RFA). A patient with an 11 cm nodule, who was adamant about avoiding surgical treatment, demonstrated excellent clinical and cosmetic outcomes just one month after the procedure. Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that allows patients to avoid surgery and recover quickly. Research indicates that ...
 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
Recently, Sviatoslav Balaka, the head of the Association of Interventional Oncologists of Ukraine, addressed the doctors at a military hospital. During his speech, he highlighted the association's activities, our capabilities to assist patients, and potential collaboration vectors with medical institutions. Sviatoslav emphasized the importance of uniting efforts to support the health of our defenders by providing advanced treatment methods and working together o...
 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
The Center of Interventional Oncology proudly announces the acquisition of the latest VirtuTRAX ultrasound guidance system. This innovative technology significantly enhances accuracy during procedures on small lesions that may be challenging to access or deeply located. The VirtuTRAX system helps reduce the training time for medical staff and shortens procedure durations by minimizing technique variability. The implementation of VirtuTRAX opens new possibilities...
 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
We are pleased to announce that our head, Sviatoslav Balaka, PhD, EBIR, has been accepted into the prestigious Pan Arab Interventional Radiology Society (PAIRS). This society unites leading professionals in the field of interventional radiology from around the world, promoting the exchange of knowledge and experience to improve patient care. Acceptance into PAIRS is a recognition of Sviatoslav Balaka's high professional achievements and his contribution to the d...
 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
Recently, our medical center successfully performed a radiofrequency ablation of an osteoid osteoma in a young boy with a unique tumor measuring 23 mm. Using a coaxial technique with multiple electrodes, the procedure was successful, and the patient immediately relieved pain. The following day, the boy was discharged home and returned to his normal lifestyle. Treatment of osteoid osteomas typically involves surgical intervention, which leads to prolonged and dif...
 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
As part of the ongoing activities of the Association of Interventional Oncologists of Ukraine, a series of important working meetings were held in Bukovina. The Chairman of the Association visited Chernivtsi, where he met with the city's mayor, Roman Vasylovych Klichuk, and the Head of the Chernivtsi Regional Council, Oleksii Serhiyovych Boiko. Additionally, a productive discussion took place with Viktor Yosypovych Prots, General Director of the Municipal Non-Pr...
 |  Sviatoslav Balaka
This year's European Conference on Interventional Oncology (ECIO), held from April 28 to May 1 in the picturesque Palma de Mallorca, gathered around a thousand specialists from all over the world. The sole delegate from Ukraine was Sviatoslav Balaka, the head of the Association of Interventional Oncologists of Ukraine. Dr. Balaka actively participated in a series of discussions and strategic meetings with industrial partners, where certain agreements on collabor...