Interventional oncology procedures are commonly used for the treatment of various cancers involving different organs, such as liver, lung, kidney, bone and breast. These procedures include different techniques, such as percutaneous ablation, embolization (bland embolization, chemoembolization, radioembolization), and brachytherapy.

While these procedures are generally considered safe, there is a risk of complications that can negatively impact patient outcomes.

In recent years, there has been an increase in indications for interventional procedures. Currently, they are used as definitive treatment, downstaging, or as palliative therapies. Some of these therapeutic options have become part of the guidelines for the treatment of different types of neoplasms.

The majority of major complications following interventional radiology procedures are reported in the literature. They are divided into peri-procedural, post-procedural, and late complications. However, the incidence and mechanism of some of these complications are still not fully understood (such as the mechanism of formation of liver abscesses after radioembolization and the underlying mechanism).

There is still a need to compare the safety profiles of different interventional oncology procedures for different organs. It is equally important to compare the complications of interventional procedures with those of medical or surgical therapies that are presented as alternatives.

This Research Topic aims to fill this gap by encouraging studies that will examine the rates and types of major complications associated with different interventional procedures across different organs, as well as potential risk factors for complications.

The goal of this Research Topic is to enable clinicians to make better choices regarding the most appropriate interventional oncology procedures for individual patients based on their specific tumour characteristics and underlying health conditions. Additionally, theseis findings will inform the creation of standardized protocols for interventional oncology procedures based on the risk-benefit profile for individual patients. In summary, this research has the potential to enhance the safety and effectiveness of interventional oncology procedures across various organs.

In this Research Topic, we ask authors to publish all types of articles that highlight the different complications, their incidence, and the safety profile of interventional procedures. We are particularly interested in original articles, reviews, and meta-analyses.

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