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University Hospital offers advanced Portal Vein Embolization (PVE) using modern interventional radiology techniques and individualized hepatobiliary care plans. Established in 1842, the SAC accredited hospital is located in Basel, Switzerland and has 773 beds, providing comprehensive liver and interventional radiology services for local and international patients.
Portal Vein Embolization (PVE) is a minimally invasive procedure used to redirect blood flow within the liver before certain major liver surgeries. During the procedure, selected branches of the portal vein supplying the portion of the liver planned for removal are intentionally blocked. This encourages the remaining liver tissue to enlarge and increase its functional capacity before surgery, potentially allowing patients with an initially insufficient future liver remnant to undergo planned liver resection.
Choosing Paracelsus Clinic for Portal Vein Embolization (PVE) gives patients access to experienced interventional radiologists, advanced cross-sectional imaging, hepatobiliary surgical teams, and specialized post-procedure monitoring. Established in 1953, the accredited hospital in Lustmuhle, Switzerland has 95 beds and provides specialized liver-directed and interventional treatments.
Portal Vein Embolization is generally performed under image guidance using local anaesthesia with sedation or other anaesthetic support when required. A catheter is introduced into the portal venous system, and selected branches are embolized using appropriate materials. Patients are monitored following the procedure for pain, fever, bleeding, infection, changes in liver function, or other complications. Follow-up CT or MRI may be performed to assess liver regeneration and determine whether the planned surgery can proceed.