What is Interventional Pulmonology?
Interventional Pulmonology (IP) is a specialized field that uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat complex lung diseases. Dr. Vikas Maurya is a pioneer in this field in India, credited with developing IP units at both BLK and Fortis Hospitals.
Advanced Procedures Offered
Bronchoscopy – Flexible & Rigid
- Direct visualization of airways for diagnosis and treatment
- Foreign body removal (Adult & Pediatric cases)
- Mucus plug removal, bronchial lavage & biopsy
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Accurate diagnosis of lung cancer, sarcoidosis, and TB lymphadenopathy
- Minimally invasive alternative to surgical biopsies
- Performed using linear and radial scopes for high precision
Medical Thoracoscopy
- Evaluation of pleural effusions, pleural masses, and empyema
- Pleural biopsy, loculation removal, and therapeutic pleurodesis
- Safer and faster than open thoracic surgeries
Therapeutic Airway Interventions
Airway Tumor Ablation & Cryotherapy
- Used for removal or shrinking of airway tumors or strictures
- Advanced techniques like electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation (APC), and cryoprobe ablation
Airway Stenting
- Treat central airway obstruction due to tumors or infections
- Placement of metallic or silicone stents under bronchoscopic guidance
Pleural Procedures
- Pleural tapping and drainage
- Intercostal tube insertions
- Indwelling pleural catheter (for recurrent effusions)
- Fibrinolysis for loculated fluid collections
Specialized Equipment & Expertise
All procedures are done with international-grade tools and supported by:
- High-definition video bronchoscopes (Olympus & Pentax systems)
- Radial and linear EBUS scopes
- Fluoroscopy guidance
- Real-time cytopathology for on-site diagnosis
Performed in a dedicated IP Suite at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh with ICU backup and anesthesia support for high-risk patients.
Who Should Consider Interventional Pulmonology?
These procedures are essential for patients with:
- Persistent or unexplained cough
- Lung nodules or masses
- Non-resolving pneumonia
- Pleural fluid collections
- Airway blockages or hemoptysis
- Recurrent respiratory infections or difficult-to-diagnose lung conditions
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Opening Hours
| Monday – Friday | 8.00 – 18.00 |
| Saturday | 9.00 – 17.00 |
| Sunday | 9.00 – 15.00 |
| Holidays | Closed |
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