Interventional Radiology
LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital is proud to offer Advanced Interventional Urology Services —a cutting-edge specialty utilizing imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures for loved ones. Interventional Radiology (IR) techniques allow our team to diagnose and treat urinary tract conditions without traditional surgery.
Using advanced imaging modalities—including CT, fluoroscopy, and ultrasonography—our specialists can precisely assess internal structures for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
At LeadER, Dr. Simona Buoncompagni (Boca Raton) is a board-certified small animal internist with extensive training in interventional urology. She is also completing the newly recognized board certification in Nephrology & Urology through the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology (ACVNU).
Benefits of Interventional Urology
- Minimally invasive – no large surgical incisions
- Reduced recovery time
- Lower complication and infection risk
- An option for patients who are not surgical candidates
Common Interventional Urology Procedures
Ureteral Stenting
Offered at both locations
Used to relieve ureteral obstructions caused by stones, strictures, or tumors.
A small stent is placed inside the ureter to maintain urine flow from the kidney to the bladder.
Used to relieve ureteral obstructions caused by stones, strictures, or tumors.
A small stent is placed inside the ureter to maintain urine flow from the kidney to the bladder.
Urethral Stenting
Offered at both locations
Helps alleviate urinary obstructions caused by tumors or strictures of the urethra.
Helps alleviate urinary obstructions caused by tumors or strictures of the urethra.
Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB)
Offered at both locations
Used primarily in cats with ureteral obstruction.
This bypass system diverts urine around a blocked ureter and includes an external port for ongoing flushing and maintenance.
Used primarily in cats with ureteral obstruction.
This bypass system diverts urine around a blocked ureter and includes an external port for ongoing flushing and maintenance.
Cystoscopy
Offered at both locations
A minimally invasive camera-guided evaluation of the bladder and urethra.
Can be used for:
A minimally invasive camera-guided evaluation of the bladder and urethra.
Can be used for:
- Biopsy
- Removal of bladder stones
- Treatment of ectopic ureters
Laser Lithotripsy
Boca Raton location
A laser is used to break bladder or urethral stones into smaller fragments for easier removal or passage.
A laser is used to break bladder or urethral stones into smaller fragments for easier removal or passage.
Balloon Dilation
Boca Raton location
Used to expand strictured urethral or ureteral regions and restore normal urine flow.
Used to expand strictured urethral or ureteral regions and restore normal urine flow.
Cystoscopic-Guided Ectopic Ureter Laser Ablation
Boca Raton location
A minimally invasive correction for ectopic ureters—a congenital abnormality causing urinary incontinence, commonly seen in young dogs.
A minimally invasive correction for ectopic ureters—a congenital abnormality causing urinary incontinence, commonly seen in young dogs.
Bladder Collagen Injections
Offered at both locations
Injectable therapy to support the urethral sphincter and improve refractory urinary incontinence.
Injectable therapy to support the urethral sphincter and improve refractory urinary incontinence.
Artificial Urethral Sphincter (AUS)
Offered at both locations
An implant designed to treat urethral sphincter mechanism, helping loved ones regain urinary continence.
An implant designed to treat urethral sphincter mechanism, helping loved ones regain urinary continence.
