Biography
Dr. Kuo is a recognized expert on advanced IVC filter retrieval, venous interventions, thrombolysis, and catheter-directed therapy (CDT) for acute pulmonary embolism (PE). He has written many seminal and award-winning papers, and his work has been cited in all major guidelines on antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolism. In 2009, his PE meta-analysis was the first to reveal the safety and effectiveness of CDT as a life-saving procedure for acute massive PE, leading to major changes in treatment guidelines. Dr. Kuo’s landmark meta-analysis eventually led to wide adoption of catheter-directed therapy for acute life-threatening PE – the 3rd leading cause of cardiovascular death. His work has also inspired many investigators to pursue research on percutaneous PE interventions; and today, based on these collective efforts, Catheter-Directed Therapy is now recognized around the world as a valid treatment option for patients with life-threatening PE.
At Stanford, Dr. Kuo also pioneered the field of advanced IVC filter retrieval. Among several innovations, Dr. Kuo invented excimer laser-assisted IVC filter retrieval and he was the first to perform this procedure in humans. For this achievement, he received the Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award in 2011 from the SIR Foundation. Following this, his first-in-human clinical trial led to FDA clearance of the CavaClear Laser Sheath, and he received the international Award of Excellence and Innovation in IR from CIRSE in 2022.
Dr. Kuo's protocols and innovations have changed the paradigm on managing embedded vena cava filters, to help address the epidemic of filter-related morbidity. His techniques have allowed thousands more patients each year, previously diagnosed with an irretrievable filter, to achieve safe and successful filter removal regardless of dwell time. In 2010, Dr. Kuo established the Stanford IVC Filter Clinic as a quaternary referral center dedicated to treating patients with embedded filters and related complications. His clinic routinely accepts challenging cases from around the country and around the world. Dr. Kuo has successfully treated thousands of filter patients referred from all 50 states and from over 10 countries.
His innovative work has been featured on multiple media outlets including the Australian media, Canadian CTV network, ABC News, and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. He was also featured in the Netflix Original Documentary –The Bleeding Edge. Dr. Kuo has testified as an expert before the FDA, and he was invited to publish his expertise in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology (2017)
- Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center (2006) CA
- Residency: University of Rochester (2005) NY
- Internship: Virginia Mason Medical Center (2001) WA
- Medical Education: Wake Forest University-School of Medicine (2000) NC
- College, Duke University, BS in Biology with Honors, NC (1996)
Honors & Awards
- America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. (2013-2024)
- America’s Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry (2016-2019)
- Award of Excellence and Innovation in IR, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) (2022)
- Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors Polling & Research (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Best Papers Selection, American Venous Forum (2016)
- Chief Resident in Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center (2003-2005)
- Compassionate Doctor Award, PatientsChoice.org (2012-2020)
- Distinguished Abstract, Society of Interventional Radiology (2015)
- Distinguished Reviewer Award, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2007)
- Dr. Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award, Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation (2011)
- Editors' Choice Article, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2015)
- Elected To Fellowship, American College of Chest Physicians (2008)
- Elected to Fellowship, American College of Radiology (2020)
- Elected to Fellowship, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (2014)
- Elected to Fellowship, Society for Vascular Medicine (2015)
- Elected to Fellowship, Society of Interventional Radiology (2011)
- Featured Manuscript, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2011)
- Featured Manuscript, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2013)
- Featured Manuscript, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2018)
- Featured Manuscript-ACR/Reuters National Press Release, American College of Radiology (2008)
- Featured Manuscript-JVIR/SIR National Press Release, Society of Interventional Radiology (2003)
- Featured Manuscript-SIR National Press Release, Society of Interventional Radiology (2009)
- Featured Paper, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (2014)
- I. Meschan Radiology Merit Award, Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2000)
- Letter of Commendation-Integrated IR-DR Residency Program, ACGME (2016)
- Letter of Commendation-Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program, ACGME (2012)
- On-Time Physician Award, Vitals.com (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Outstanding Faculty Award, Society of Interventional Radiology (2010)
- Patients' Choice Award, PatientsChoice.org (2012-2020)
- Resident/Fellow Research Award - Mentor to Alexander Sheu, SIR Foundation (2017)
- Resident/Fellow Research Award - Mentor to Andrew Kesselman, SIR Foundation (2017)
- SIR Leadership Academy, Society of Interventional Radiology (2009)
- Top 10 Doctor Award, Vitals.com (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- Top 5 Best Poster Award, American College of Chest Physicians (2007)
Administrative Appointments
- Director-Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program, Department of Radiology - Stanford University Medical Center (2008 - 2020)
- Director-Interventional Radiology Residency Program, Department of Radiology - Stanford University Medical Center (2016 - Present)
- Founder & Director-Stanford IVC Filter Clinic, Division of Vascular & Interventional Radiology - Stanford University Medical Center (2010 - Present)
- Interim Chief of Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology - Stanford Healthcare (2024 - Present)
Publications
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The CT appearance of pleural and extrapleural disease in lymphoma
Aquino, S. L., Chen, M. Y. M., Kuo, W. T., & Chiles, C. (1999). The CT appearance of pleural and extrapleural disease in lymphoma. CLINICAL RADIOLOGY, 54(10), 647–650. -
Superselective microcoil embolization for the treatment of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Kuo, W. T., Lee, D. E., Saad, W. E. A., Patel, N., Sahler, L. G., & Waldman, D. L. (2003). Superselective microcoil embolization for the treatment of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 14(12), 1503–1509. -
Transcatheter treatment for lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Kuo, W. T. (2004). Transcatheter treatment for lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 7(3), 143–150. -
Retrieval of trapped Gunther tulip inferior vena cava filters: Snare-over-guide wire loop technique
Kuo, W. T., Bostaph, A. S., Loh, C. T., Frisoli, J. K., & Kee, S. T. (2006). Retrieval of trapped Gunther tulip inferior vena cava filters: Snare-over-guide wire loop technique. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 17(11), 1845–1849. -
Emergency retrieval of a G2 filter after complete migration in to the right ventricle
Kuo, W. T., Loh, C. T., & Sze, D. Y. (2007). Emergency retrieval of a G2 filter after complete migration in to the right ventricle. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 18(9), 1177–82. -
Catheter-directed intervention for acute pulmonary embolism - A shining saber
Kuo, W. T., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2008). Catheter-directed intervention for acute pulmonary embolism - A shining saber. CHEST, 133(1), 317–18. -
Wire loop methods for retrieval of trapped inferior vena cava filters: 10-F versus 16-F sheath technique
Kuo, W. T., & Kee, S. T. (2008). Wire loop methods for retrieval of trapped inferior vena cava filters: 10-F versus 16-F sheath technique. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 19(6), 956–957. -
Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation, and thrombolysis for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism after failure of systemic thrombolysis
Kuo, W. T., Van den Bosch, M. A. A. J., Hofmann, L. V., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., & Sze, D. Y. (2008). Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation, and thrombolysis for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism after failure of systemic thrombolysis. CHEST, 134(2), 250–54. -
Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-guided Radiation Therapy
Kothary, N., Heit, J. J., Louie, J. D., Kuo, W. T., Loo, B. W., Koong, A., … Hofmann, L. V. (2009). Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-guided Radiation Therapy. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 20(2), 235–39. -
Incorporating Cone-beam CT into the Treatment Planning for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., Hwang, G. L., Hofmann, L. V., Goris, M. L., … Sze, D. Y. (2009). Incorporating Cone-beam CT into the Treatment Planning for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 20(5), 606–13. -
High-risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters: Techniques for Removal and Management of Thrombotic Complications
Kuo, W. T., Tong, R. T., Hwang, G. L., Louie, J. D., Lebowitz, E. A., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). High-risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters: Techniques for Removal and Management of Thrombotic Complications. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 20(12), 1548–56. -
Catheter-directed Therapy for the Treatment of Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Modem Techniques
Kuo, W. T., Gould, M. K., Louie, J. D., Rosenberg, J. K., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). Catheter-directed Therapy for the Treatment of Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Modem Techniques. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 20(11), 1431–40. -
Reporting Standards for Endovascular Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
Banovac, F., Buckley, D. C., Kuo, W. T., Lough, D. M., Martin, L. G., Millward, S. F., … Cardella, J. F. (2010). Reporting Standards for Endovascular Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(1), 44–53. -
Making the Case for Early Medical Student Education in Interventional Radiology: A Survey of 2nd-year Students in a Single US Institution
Ghatan, C. E., Kuo, W. T., Hofmann, L. V., & Kothary, N. (2010). Making the Case for Early Medical Student Education in Interventional Radiology: A Survey of 2nd-year Students in a Single US Institution. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(4), 549–53. -
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Development of New Hepaticoenteric Collateral Pathways after Hepatic Arterial Skeletonization in Preparation for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
Abdelmaksoud, M. H. K., Hwang, G. L., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hofmann, L. V., Kuo, W. T., … Sze, D. Y. (2010). Development of New Hepaticoenteric Collateral Pathways after Hepatic Arterial Skeletonization in Preparation for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(9), 1385–95. -
Renewing Focus on Resident Education: Increased Responsibility and Ownership in Interventional Radiology Rotations Improves the Educational Experience
Kothary, N., Ghatan, C. E., Hwang, G. L., Kuo, W. T., Louie, J. D., Sze, D. Y., … Hofmann, L. V. (2010). Renewing Focus on Resident Education: Increased Responsibility and Ownership in Interventional Radiology Rotations Improves the Educational Experience. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(11), 1697–1702. -
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Common Iliac Vein Stenosis and Risk of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism: An Inverse Correlation
Chan, K. T., Popat, R. A., Sze, D. Y., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., Louie, J. D., … Hofmann, L. V. (2011). Common Iliac Vein Stenosis and Risk of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism: An Inverse Correlation. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(2), 133–41. -
Intrahepatic Collateral Supply to the Previously Embolized Right Gastric Artery: A Potential Pitfall for Nontarget Radioembolization
Meer, A. B., Louie, J. D., Abdelmaksoud, M. H. K., Kothary, N., Hovsepian, D. M., Hofmann, L. V., … Sze, D. Y. (2011). Intrahepatic Collateral Supply to the Previously Embolized Right Gastric Artery: A Potential Pitfall for Nontarget Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(4), 575–77. -
Photothermal Ablation with the Excimer Laser Sheath Technique for Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal: Initial Results from a Prospective Study
Kuo, W. T., Odegaard, J. I., Louie, J. D., Sze, D. Y., Unver, K., Kothary, N., … Hofmann, L. V. (2011). Photothermal Ablation with the Excimer Laser Sheath Technique for Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal: Initial Results from a Prospective Study. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(6), 813–23. -
Complex Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters: Alternative Techniques and Histologic Tissue Analysis
Kuo, W. T., Cupp, J. S., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hofmann, L. V., Sze, D. Y., & Hovsepian, D. M. (2012). Complex Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters: Alternative Techniques and Histologic Tissue Analysis. CARDIOVASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 35(3), 588–97. -
Portal Venous Remodeling After Endovascular Reduction of Pediatric Autogenous Portosystemic Shunts
Stewart, J. K., Kuo, W. T., Hovsepian, D. M., Hofmann, L. V., Bonham, C. A., & Sze, D. Y. (2011). Portal Venous Remodeling After Endovascular Reduction of Pediatric Autogenous Portosystemic Shunts. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(8), 1199–1205. -
Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT: Prospective Evaluation of Its Impact on Patient Radiation Exposure during Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization
Kothary, N., Abdelmaksoud, M. H. K., Tognolini, A., Fahrig, R., Rosenberg, J., Hovsepian, D. M., … Hofmann, L. V. (2011). Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT: Prospective Evaluation of Its Impact on Patient Radiation Exposure during Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(11), 1535–44. -
Common iliac vein stenosis: a risk factor for oral contraceptive-induced deep vein thrombosis
Chan, K. T., Tye, G. A., Popat, R. A., Kuo, W. T., Unver, K., Kothary, N., … Hofmann, L. V. (2011). Common iliac vein stenosis: a risk factor for oral contraceptive-induced deep vein thrombosis. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 205(6). -
Embolization of Parasitized Extrahepatic Arteries to Reestablish Intrahepatic Arterial Supply to Tumors before Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
Abdelmaksoud, M. H. K., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hwang, G. L., Kuo, W. T., Hofmann, L. V., … Sze, D. Y. (2011). Embolization of Parasitized Extrahepatic Arteries to Reestablish Intrahepatic Arterial Supply to Tumors before Yttrium-90 Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(10), 1355–62. -
Consolidation of Hepatic Arterial Inflow by Embolization of Variant Hepatic Arteries in Preparation for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
Abdelmaksoud, M. H. K., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hwang, G. L., Kuo, W. T., Hofmann, L. V., … Sze, D. Y. (2011). Consolidation of Hepatic Arterial Inflow by Embolization of Variant Hepatic Arteries in Preparation for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(10), 1364–72. -
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Catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute DVT
Hofmann, L. V., & Kuo, W. T. (2012). Catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute DVT. LANCET, 379(9810), 3–4. -
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Applying a Structured Innovation Process to Interventional Radiology: A Single-Center Experience
Sista, A. K., Hwang, G. L., Hovsepian, D. M., Sze, D. Y., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., … Hofmann, L. V. (2012). Applying a Structured Innovation Process to Interventional Radiology: A Single-Center Experience. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 23(4), 488–94. -
Correlation of the Diameter of the Left Common Iliac Vein with the Risk of Lower-extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis
Carr, S., Chan, K., Rosenberg, J., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., Hovsepian, D. M., … Hofmann, L. V. (2012). Correlation of the Diameter of the Left Common Iliac Vein with the Risk of Lower-extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 23(11), 1467–72. -
Optimizing catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis: validating the open vein hypothesis.
Kuo, W. T. (2013). Optimizing catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis: validating the open vein hypothesis. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology , 24(1), 24–26. -
Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded, and penetrating inferior vena cava filters: a prospective study with histologic and electron microscopic analysis.
Kuo, W. T., Robertson, S. W., Odegaard, J. I., & Hofmann, L. V. (2013). Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded, and penetrating inferior vena cava filters: a prospective study with histologic and electron microscopic analysis. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology , 24(5), 622–30 e1. -
Optimizing endovascular therapy for acute PE: primum non nocere.
Optimizing endovascular therapy for acute PE: primum non nocere. (2010). J Vasc Interv Radiol, 21(11). -
Applying a structured innovation process to interventional radiology: a single center's experience
Applying a structured innovation process to interventional radiology: a single center's experience. (2012). J Vasc Interv Radiol, (In Press). -
Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy in Massive Pulmonary Embolism Locally Efficacious but Systemically Deleterious? Response
Kuo, W. T., & Hofmann, L. V. (2010). Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy in Massive Pulmonary Embolism Locally Efficacious but Systemically Deleterious? Response. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(11), 1776–77. -
Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation,and thrombolysis for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolim after failure of systemic thrombolysis
Kuo, W. T., van den Bosch, M. A., Hofmann, L. V., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., & Sze, D. Y. (2007). Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation,and thrombolysis for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolim after failure of systemic thrombolysis. CHEST, 132(4), 663S–663S. -
Excimer laser-assisted removal of embedded inferior vena cava filters: a single-center prospective study.
Kuo, W. T., Odegaard, J. I., Rosenberg, J. K., & Hofmann, L. V. (2013). Excimer laser-assisted removal of embedded inferior vena cava filters: a single-center prospective study. Circulation. Cardiovascular Interventions, 6(5), 560–66. -
Vena Tech LGM Filter Retrieval 16 Years after Implantation: Piecemeal Removal by Intentional Mechanical Fracture.
Kuo, W. T., Deso, S. E., & Robertson, S. W. (2013). Vena Tech LGM Filter Retrieval 16 Years after Implantation: Piecemeal Removal by Intentional Mechanical Fracture. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology , 24(11), 1731–37. -
Endovascular Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Kuo, W. T. (2013). Endovascular Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Abrams' Angiography. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. -
Percutaneous Interventions for Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Kuo, W. T. (2013). Percutaneous Interventions for Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Image-Guided Interventions. Saunders. -
Endovascular Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism
Kuo, W. T. (2014). Endovascular Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism. Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery. Revinter Publishing. -
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
Kuo, W. T. (2004). Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta. Ultrasound Secrets. Hanley & Belfus. -
Mesenteric Angiography and Intervention
Kuo, W. T., & Saad, W. E. A. (2004). Mesenteric Angiography and Intervention. Interventional Radiology Secrets. Hanley & Belfus. -
Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded, and penetrating IVC filters: a prospective study with histologic and electron microscopic analysis
Kuo, W. (2012). Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded, and penetrating IVC filters: a prospective study with histologic and electron microscopic analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 23(3), S26–S27. -
Photothermal ablation with the excimer laser sheath technique for embedded IVC filter removal: Initial results from a prospective study
Kuo, W. T. (2011). Photothermal ablation with the excimer laser sheath technique for embedded IVC filter removal: Initial results from a prospective study. -
Retrieval of permanently-embedded IVC filters and description of the laser-assisted sheath technique: Radiographic-histopathologic correlation
Kuo, W. T. (2010). Retrieval of permanently-embedded IVC filters and description of the laser-assisted sheath technique: Radiographic-histopathologic correlation. -
Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-Guided Radiotherapy
Kothary, N., Louie, J. D., Kuo, W. T., Hovsepian, D., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-Guided Radiotherapy. -
Outcomes of viabil covered stent placement for treatment of hepaticojejunostomy strictures
Hwang, G. L., Louie, J. D., Hofmann, L. V., Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., Desai, J., … Sze, D. Y. (2013). Outcomes of viabil covered stent placement for treatment of hepaticojejunostomy strictures. -
Comparison of Outcomes between TIPS Performed with 8 mm and 10 mm Diameter Stent-Graft Devices
Dhanani, R. S., Kothary, N., Hunt, S., Kuo, W. T., Hofmann, L. V., & Sze, D. Y. (2008). Comparison of Outcomes between TIPS Performed with 8 mm and 10 mm Diameter Stent-Graft Devices. -
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Kuo, W. T. (2010). Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt. Anesthesiologist's Manual of Surgical Procedures. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. -
Impact of C-Arm CT on Treatment Planning in Patients Undergoing Chemembolization for Tumors Located in Segments with Watershed Arterial Supply
Kothary, N., Tognolini, A., Louie, J. D., Hwang, G., Kuo, W. T., Hovsepian, D. M., … Sze, D. Y. (2009). Impact of C-Arm CT on Treatment Planning in Patients Undergoing Chemembolization for Tumors Located in Segments with Watershed Arterial Supply. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 20(2), S72–S73. -
Impact of using c-arm CT on treatment planning for yttrium-90 radioembolization
Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., Hwang, G. L., Hofmann, L., Goris, M., … Sze, D. Y. (2010). Impact of using c-arm CT on treatment planning for yttrium-90 radioembolization. -
Making the case for early medical student education in interventional radiology: A survey of 2nd-year students in a single U.S. institution
Ghatan, C. E., Kuo, W. T., Hofmann, L., & Kothary, N. (2011). Making the case for early medical student education in interventional radiology: A survey of 2nd-year students in a single U.S. institution. -
Impact of C-Arm CT in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization
Kothary, N., Tognolini, A., Louie, J. D., Hwang, G., Kuo, W. T., Hovsepian, D. M., … Sze, D. Y. (2009). Impact of C-Arm CT in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization. -
Cholecystostomy for high risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis: A 10 year analysis
Joseph, T. M., Unver, K., Rosenberg, J., Hashmi, S., Hofmann, L., Sze, D. Y., … Hovsepian, D. M. (2011). Cholecystostomy for high risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis: A 10 year analysis. -
Oral Contraceptive-Induced Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Correlation with May-Thurner Syndrome
The, G. A., Rosenberg, J., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2008). Oral Contraceptive-Induced Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Correlation with May-Thurner Syndrome. -
Iliac Vein Stenosis and Thrombus Volume: A Positive Correlation in Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis
Chan, K. T., Sze, D. Y., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., Louie, J. D., Hovsepian, D. M., … Hofmann, L. V. (2009). Iliac Vein Stenosis and Thrombus Volume: A Positive Correlation in Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis. -
High-Risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters: Techniques for Removal and Management of Procedural Thrombotic Complications
Kuo, W. T., Tong, R., Hwang, G. L., Louie, J. D., Sze, D. Y., Morshedi, M. M., … Hofmann, L. V. (2009). High-Risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters: Techniques for Removal and Management of Procedural Thrombotic Complications. -
Safety and Efficacy of Ethanolamine for Embolization of Gastric Varices in Patients with Portal Hypertension
Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., Louie, J., Hofmann, L. V., & Sze, D. Y. (2008). Safety and Efficacy of Ethanolamine for Embolization of Gastric Varices in Patients with Portal Hypertension. -
A Novel Rat Hepatocellular Carcinoma Model Designed for In Vivo Evaluation of Image-Guided Therapies
van den Bosch, M. A., Higgens, L., Hwang, G., Katzenberg, R. H., Willmann, J. K., Paulmurugan, R., … Hofmann, L. V. (2008). A Novel Rat Hepatocellular Carcinoma Model Designed for In Vivo Evaluation of Image-Guided Therapies. -
In Vitro Transfection of Hepatoma Cells and Hepatocytes with a Nonviral Vector Using Protamine and Ethiodol
Higgins, L. J., van den Bosch, M., Hwang, G., Paulmurugan, R., Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., … Hofmann, L. V. (2008). In Vitro Transfection of Hepatoma Cells and Hepatocytes with a Nonviral Vector Using Protamine and Ethiodol. -
Catheter-Directed Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of the Modern Technique
Kuo, W. T., van den Bosch, M. A., Sze, D. Y., Gould, M. K., Kothary, N., & Hofmann, L. V. (2008). Catheter-Directed Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of the Modern Technique. -
Retrieval of the Difficult Günther-Tulip IVC Filter: Snare over guide wire loop technique
Kuo, W. T., Kee, S. T., Kothary, N., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2007). Retrieval of the Difficult Günther-Tulip IVC Filter: Snare over guide wire loop technique. -
Comparison of Vasa Vasorum after Intravascular Stent Placement with Sirolimus Coated and Non-Drug Coated Stents
Sahler, L. G., Fitzgerald, J. M., Arslan, B., Patel, N. C., Kuo, W. T., Lee, D. E., … Waldman, D. L. (2005). Comparison of Vasa Vasorum after Intravascular Stent Placement with Sirolimus Coated and Non-Drug Coated Stents. -
Superselective Arterial Coil Embolization for the Treatment of Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Kuo, W. T., Lee, D. E., Saad, W. E., Patel, N., Sahler, L. G., & Waldman, D. L. (2003). Superselective Arterial Coil Embolization for the Treatment of Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. -
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Optimal imaging surveillance schedules after liver-directed therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Boas, F. E., Do, B., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hwang, G. L., Kuo, W. T., … Sze, D. Y. (2015). Optimal imaging surveillance schedules after liver-directed therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology , 26(1), 69–73. -
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Pulmonary Embolism Response to Fragmentation, Embolectomy, and Catheter Thrombolysis (PERFECT) Initial Results From a Prospective Multicenter Registry
Kuo, W. T., Banerjee, A., Kim, P. S., DeMarco, F. J., Levy, J. R., Facchini, F. R., … de Gregorio, M. A. (2015). Pulmonary Embolism Response to Fragmentation, Embolectomy, and Catheter Thrombolysis (PERFECT) Initial Results From a Prospective Multicenter Registry. CHEST, 148(3), 667–673. -
Respiratory-Induced Haemodynamic Changes: A Contributing Factor to IVC Filter Penetration.
Laborda, A., Kuo, W. T., Ioakeim, I., de Blas, I., Malvè, M., Lahuerta, C., & de Gregorio, M. A. (2015). Respiratory-Induced Haemodynamic Changes: A Contributing Factor to IVC Filter Penetration. Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, 38(5), 1192–97. -
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Superselective Chemoembolization of HCC: Comparison of Short-term Safety and Efficacy between Drug-eluting LC Beads, QuadraSpheres, and Conventional Ethiodized Oil Emulsion.
Duan, F., Wang, E. Q., Lam, M. G. E. H., Abdelmaksoud, M. H. K., Louie, J. D., Hwang, G. L., … Sze, D. Y. (2016). Superselective Chemoembolization of HCC: Comparison of Short-term Safety and Efficacy between Drug-eluting LC Beads, QuadraSpheres, and Conventional Ethiodized Oil Emulsion. Radiology, 278(2), 612–21. -
Laser-Assisted Venous Thrombectomy for Treatment of Recurrent In-Stent Restenosis and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.
Ahmed, O., & Kuo, W. T. (2016). Laser-Assisted Venous Thrombectomy for Treatment of Recurrent In-Stent Restenosis and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR, 27(4), 603–6. -
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Creation of an iOS and Android Mobile Application for Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters: A Powerful Tool to Optimize Care of Patients with IVC Filters
Deso, S. E., Idakoji, I. A., Muelly, M. C., & Kuo, W. T. (2016). Creation of an iOS and Android Mobile Application for Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters: A Powerful Tool to Optimize Care of Patients with IVC Filters. SEMINARS IN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 33(2), 137–43. -
Evidence-Based Evaluation of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Complications Based on Filter Type
Deso, S. E., Idakoji, I. A., & Kuo, W. T. (2016). Evidence-Based Evaluation of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Complications Based on Filter Type. SEMINARS IN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 33(2), 93–100. -
Research Priorities in Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: Proceedings from a Multidisciplinary Research Consensus Panel
Sista, A. K., Goldhaber, S. Z., Vedantham, S., Kline, J. A., Kuo, W. T., Kahn, S. R., … Kearon, C. (2016). Research Priorities in Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: Proceedings from a Multidisciplinary Research Consensus Panel. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 27(6), 787–94. -
Endovascular Management of May-Thurner Syndrome in Adolescents: A Single-Center Experience
Goldman, R. E., Arendt, V. A., Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., Sze, D. Y., Hofmann, L. V., & Lungren, M. P. (2017). Endovascular Management of May-Thurner Syndrome in Adolescents: A Single-Center Experience. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 28(1), 71–77. -
Laser-Assisted Removal of Embedded Vena Cava Filters A 5-Year First-in-Human Study
Kuo, W. T., Odegaard, J. I., Rosenberg, J. K., & Hofmann, L. V. (2017). Laser-Assisted Removal of Embedded Vena Cava Filters A 5-Year First-in-Human Study. CHEST, 151(2), 417–24. -
Stratification, Imaging, and Management of Acute Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism.
Sista, A. K., Kuo, W. T., Schiebler, M., & Madoff, D. C. (2017). Stratification, Imaging, and Management of Acute Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism. Radiology, 284(1), 5–24. -
Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement on Catheter-Directed Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
Kuo, W. T., Sista, A. K., Faintuch, S., Dariushnia, S. R., Baerlocher, M. O., Lookstein, R. A., … Gemmete, J. J. (2018). Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement on Catheter-Directed Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR, 29(3), 293–97. -
Success in Optional Vena Cava Filter Retrieval. An Analysis of 246 Patients.
de Gregorio, M. A., Guirola, J. A., Serrano, C., Figueredo, A., Kuo, W. T., Quezada, C. A., & Jimenez, D. (2018). Success in Optional Vena Cava Filter Retrieval. An Analysis of 246 Patients. Archivos De Bronconeumologia. -
Endovascular Removal of Fractured Inferior Vena Cava Filter Fragments: 5-Year Registry Data with Prospective Outcomes on Retained Fragments.
Kesselman, A. J., Hoang, N. S., Sheu, A. Y., & Kuo, W. T. (2018). Endovascular Removal of Fractured Inferior Vena Cava Filter Fragments: 5-Year Registry Data with Prospective Outcomes on Retained Fragments. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR, 29(6), 758–64. -
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Endovascular Removal of Fractured Inferior Vena Cava Filter Fragments: 5-Year Registry Data with Prospective Outcomes on Retained Fragments
Kesselman, A. J., Hoang, N. S., Sheu, A. Y., & Kuo, W. T. (2018). Endovascular Removal of Fractured Inferior Vena Cava Filter Fragments: 5-Year Registry Data with Prospective Outcomes on Retained Fragments. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 29(6), 758–64. -
Single-Session Pharmacomechanical Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Using the JETi Thrombectomy Device for Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis Refractory to Therapeutic Anticoagulation.
Rohr, A. M., & Kuo, W. T. (2019). Single-Session Pharmacomechanical Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Using the JETi Thrombectomy Device for Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis Refractory to Therapeutic Anticoagulation. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR. -
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Deep-Learning for Automated Classification of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Types on Radiographs.
Ni, J. C., Shpanskaya, K., Han, M., Lee, E. H., Do, B. H., Kuo, W. T., … Wang, D. S. (2019). Deep-Learning for Automated Classification of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Types on Radiographs. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR. -
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Toward Data-Driven Learning Healthcare Systems in Interventional Radiology: Implementation to Evaluate Venous Stent Patency.
Cohn, D. M., Mabud, T. S., Arendt, V. A., Souffrant, A. D., Jeon, G. S., An, X., … Rubin, D. L. (2019). Toward Data-Driven Learning Healthcare Systems in Interventional Radiology: Implementation to Evaluate Venous Stent Patency. Journal of Digital Imaging. -
Inferior Vena Cava Atresia: Characterisation of Risk Factors, Treatment, and Outcomes.
Mabud, T. S., Sailer, A. M., Swee, J. K., Tamboli, M., Arendt, V. A., Jeon, G.-S., … Hofmann, L. V. (2019). Inferior Vena Cava Atresia: Characterisation of Risk Factors, Treatment, and Outcomes. Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology. -
Diagnostic performance of lower extremity Doppler ultrasound in detecting iliocaval obstruction.
Hui, J. Z., Goldman, R. E., Mabud, T. S., Arendt, V. A., Kuo, W. T., & Hofmann, L. V. (2020). Diagnostic performance of lower extremity Doppler ultrasound in detecting iliocaval obstruction. Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. -
Spanish multicenter real - life registry of retrievable vena cava filters (REFiVeC).
De Gregorio, M. A., Guirola, J. A., Urbano, J., Diaz-Lorenzo, I., Munoz, J. J., Villacastin, E., … Jimenez, D. (2020). Spanish multicenter real - life registry of retrievable vena cava filters (REFiVeC). CVIR Endovascular, 3(1), 26. -
Society of Interventional Radiology Clinical Practice Guideline for Inferior Vena Cava Filters in the Treatment of Patients with Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Developed in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, American Heart Association, Society for Vascular Surgery, and Society for Vascular Medicine.
Kaufman, J. A., Barnes, G. D., Chaer, R. A., Cuschieri, J., Eberhardt, R. T., Johnson, M. S., … Gillespie, D. L. (2020). Society of Interventional Radiology Clinical Practice Guideline for Inferior Vena Cava Filters in the Treatment of Patients with Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Developed in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, American Heart Association, Society for Vascular Surgery, and Society for Vascular Medicine. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR. -
Laser-Assisted Removal of Embedded Vena Cava Filters: A First-In-Human Escalation Trial in 500 Patients Refractory to High-Force Retrieval.
Kuo, W. T., Doshi, A. A., Ponting, J. M., Rosenberg, J. K., Liang, T., & Hofmann, L. V. (2020). Laser-Assisted Removal of Embedded Vena Cava Filters: A First-In-Human Escalation Trial in 500 Patients Refractory to High-Force Retrieval. Journal of the American Heart Association, e017916. -
Comparison of Anticoagulation Regimens Following Stent Placement for Nonthrombotic Lower Extremity Venous Disease.
Arendt, V. A., Mabud, T. S., Kuo, W. T., Jeon, G. S., An, X., Cohn, D. M., … Hofmann, L. V. (2021). Comparison of Anticoagulation Regimens Following Stent Placement for Nonthrombotic Lower Extremity Venous Disease. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR. -
Prophylactic IVC filter placement in bariatric surgery patients: results from a prospective filter registry
Sheu, A. Y., Hoang, N. S., Kesselman, A. J., Liang, T., Rosenberg, J. K., & Kuo, W. T. (2018). Prophylactic IVC filter placement in bariatric surgery patients: results from a prospective filter registry. CVIR ENDOVASCULAR, 1(1). -
Ibero-American Society of Interventionism (SIDI) and the Spanish Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (SERVEI) Standard of Practice (SOP) for the Management of Inferior Vena Cava Filters in the Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism.
De Gregorio, M. A., Guirola, J. A., Sierre, S., Urbano, J., Ciampi-Dopazo, J. J., Abadal, J. M., … Jimenez, D. (1800). Ibero-American Society of Interventionism (SIDI) and the Spanish Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (SERVEI) Standard of Practice (SOP) for the Management of Inferior Vena Cava Filters in the Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(1). -
Routine Removal of Inferior Vena Cava Filters.
Lee, C., Stavropoulos, S. W., & Kuo, W. T. (2022). Routine Removal of Inferior Vena Cava Filters. The New England Journal of Medicine, 386(22), 2149–2151. -
Beyond the AJR: The Excimer Laser-Assisted Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters.
Kesselman, A., & Kuo, W. (2023). Beyond the AJR: The Excimer Laser-Assisted Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters. AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
- Clinical Management With SPM System and Validation of the SPM 5 Hour Cutoff in Patients With Symptoms of Gastroparesis
- HepaSphere/Quadrasphere Microspheres for Delivery of Doxorubicin for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Cancer
- Impact of C-arm CT in Decreased Renal Function Undergoing TACE for Tx of Hepato-Cellular Carcinoma
- To Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy for GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis in the Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Disease
- Impact of C-arm CT in Patients With HCC Undergoing TACE: Optimal Imaging Guidance
- ExAblate (MRgFUS) Treatment of Metastatic Bone Tumors for the Palliation of Pain
- The GORE Viabahn Endoprosthesis for the Treatment of Venous Occlusions and Stenoses
- Pulmonary Embolism Response to Fragmentation, Embolectomy, & Catheter Thrombolysis: PERFECT
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