The interventional radiology department of Cochin Hospital AP-HP (27 rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, Paris 14th, metro Denfert-Rochereau, RER B Port-Royal) treats diseases of the liver, bile ducts, pancreas, kidney, prostate, uterus and ovaries through percutaneous or endovascular routes. These treatments avoid or complement surgery. Each case is decided together with the other specialists (surgeons, oncologists, hepatologists, urologists, gynaecologists).
Liver
Hepatocellular carcinoma, liver metastases, cholangiocarcinoma, liver nodule: percutaneous ablation (radiofrequency, microwave, cryoablation, electroporation), chemoembolisation (TACE), Y90 radioembolisation, portal vein embolisation before hepatectomy.
Bile ducts
Percutaneous biliary drainage, dilatation of biliary strictures and of the Wirsung duct, for obstruction by a tumour or stricture.
Pancreas
Fast-track diagnostic pathway for pancreatic cancer, and interventional management of complications (biliary drainage, pain).
Kidney
Cryoablation of small kidney tumours without surgery, renal embolization, kidney biopsy, kidney mass found on CT.
Prostate
Prostate artery embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), without surgery; guidance for prostate cancer.
Prostate centre · Prostate artery embolization · Prostate cancer
Uterus
Embolization of uterine fibroids (a pelvic MRI is needed to choose the treatment) and of adenomyosis, preserving the uterus.
Uterine fibroid centre · Fibroid embolization · Request an opinion
Ovaries
Sclerotherapy of ovarian endometriomas through the vagina, cryoablation of abdominal wall endometriosis, guidance for uterine or ovarian cancer.
Endometriosis centre · Cryoablation of endometriosis · Uterine and ovarian cancer
Frequently asked questions
Where can I be treated for a liver tumour in Paris?
At Cochin Hospital AP-HP (Paris 14th), the interventional radiology department offers percutaneous ablation, chemoembolisation (TACE), Y90 radioembolisation and portal vein embolisation for hepatocellular carcinoma, liver metastases and cholangiocarcinoma. An opinion can be requested by form.
Where can I be treated for uterine fibroids in Paris without hysterectomy?
Cochin Hospital AP-HP performs uterine fibroid embolization, which preserves the uterus. A pelvic MRI is needed to choose the best treatment (embolization, myomectomy or other).
Where can I have a kidney or prostate condition treated in Paris without surgery?
Cochin Hospital AP-HP offers cryoablation of small kidney tumours and prostate artery embolization for benign hyperplasia, two percutaneous or endovascular treatments without open surgery.
What does Cochin offer for the bile ducts, pancreas and ovaries?
Biliary drainage and dilatation of biliary or Wirsung duct strictures, a fast-track diagnostic pathway for pancreatic cancer, sclerotherapy of ovarian endometriomas through the vagina and cryoablation of abdominal wall endometriosis.
How do I request an opinion?
Through the dedicated forms (liver tumours, kidney tumours, fibroids, thyroid, abdominal wall endometriosis), sharing the images through a download link.