Cape Town Interventional Radiology

The Teacher & The Student 👨🏻‍🏫👨🏻‍🎓

Dr Gary Peiser is South Africa’s second Interventional Radiology Fellow training under Dr Dale Creamer at UCT Private Academic Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital.

Pictured: Dr Dale and Dr Gary hard at work performing an Embolisation for Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Staying on top of our game! The medical world is evolving daily, and at Cape Town Interventional Radiology we believe in constant training to make sure we learn the latest procedures available in Interventional Radiology to be able to bring world-class healthcare to South Africa!

Pictured: Last week our team had the privilege of learning from Dr Gibran Timothy Yusuf from the UK in a Terumo TATO Microwave Ablation workshop.

Today marked a landmark moment for Groote Schuur Hospital, with its Interventional Radiology team at the forefront of a major advancement in minimally invasive thyroid treatment. In collaboration with UCT Interventional Radiology and Cape Town Interventional Radiology (CTIR), Groote Schuur Hospital performed Africa’s first microwave thyroid ablation procedure using the Terumo TATO microwave ablation platform.

The procedure was performed at Groote Schuur Hospital under the expert guidance of Dr Gibran Timothy Yusuf from the UK, as we begin building local expertise in minimally invasive thyroid ablation.

This milestone is particularly meaningful because the service is being developed for state-sector patients at Groote Schuur Hospital, helping to expand access to advanced minimally invasive treatment.

For appropriately selected patients with benign thyroid nodules, microwave ablation can offer an alternative to conventional surgery - with a minimally invasive approach, preservation of thyroid function and a shorter recovery.

But this milestone is about more than a first procedure.

It represents skills transfer, sustainable local expertise and the development of a future Centre of Excellence and training platform for thyroid ablation in South Africa and Africa.

We are incredibly grateful to Dr Yusuf for sharing his expertise and to everyone at Groote Schuur Hospital, UCT and Cape Town Interventional Radiology who helped make this important step possible.

What makes Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) different to other options such as surgery?

Unlike traditional surgical approaches, UFE does not involve removing fibroids through incisions. Instead, it works by treating the fibroids internally.

🌷No large surgical cuts
🌷No removal of the uterus
🌷No stitches or visible scarring
🌷Shorter hospital stay in most cases
🌷Faster return to normal activities

You can learn more about Uterine Fibroid Embolisation by visiting our website:

www.fibroidclinicssa.co.za

At Fibroid Clinics SA, we believe every woman should have access to exceptional expertise, trusted guidance, and the full spectrum of fibroid treatment options.

Our network includes some of South Africa's most respected gynaecologists, recognised for shaping the future of women's healthcare through clinical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to improving the lives of women nationwide.

Contact us today:
www.fibroidclinicssa.co.za

Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat symptomatic fibroids by targeting their blood supply. UFE is not simply an alternative treatment - it is an established, internationally recognised procedure that has transformed the lives of thousands of women worldwide.

Instead of removing fibroids through an operation, UFE works by reducing the flow of blood that keeps them alive. Once this blood supply is interrupted, fibroids gradually shrink and symptoms improve over time.

This approach offers women an effective alternative for managing fibroids while avoiding traditional surgical procedures.

Learn more:
www.fibroidclinicssa.co.za

At Fibroid Clinics SA, our goal is very simple: To help women find relief from fibroids while preserving choice, dignity, and quality of life.

By combining leading gynaecological expertise with advanced minimally invasive therapies, we ensure every woman receives an individualised treatment pathway based on her symptoms, health goals, and what is right for her - not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Contact us today:
www.fibroidclinicssa.co.za

Genicular Artery Embolization (G*E) for Osteoarthritis targets the source of inflammation, rather than just masking pain. This makes it a game-changer for chronic knee pain sufferers.

For more information, contact Cape Town Interventional Radiology today: WhatsApp 071 471 9080

Learn more: www.ctir.co.za