Upgrade at King’s to deliver life-saving treatment

13 January 2026 - King’s College Hospital’s radiology department has been boosted with a new neuro-angiography biplane suite, which will help specialists perform life-saving treatments.

Interventional neuroradiology uses x-ray guidance to treat abnormalities of the blood vessels in the brain, caused by conditions including stroke and aneurysm.

The neuro-angiography biplane suite uses next generation software to enhance efficiency and increase vessel visualisation during procedures, as well as lowering radiation exposure for patients. The introduction of the new machine comes alongside a major upgrade to interventional radiology facilities at the hospital, including the replacement of a single-plane angiography suite. As a result of this refurbishment, patients will benefit from state-of-the art image-guidance to help diagnose and treat conditions such as acute bleeding and blocked arteries, using the least invasive techniques.

Mark Allen, Head of Imaging Services at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This upgrade has been a complex, year-long project, delivered in close partnership with the Trust’s Capital Projects team. It marks a major milestone in the development of radiology services at King’s, giving patients access to safer and more complex procedures.

“The addition of a second biplane suite will allow our neuro-interventional radiologists to use minimally invasive procedures, such as thrombectomy (removal of a blood clot from an artery or vein), to treat many more patients with life-threatening conditions. Patients and staff will now benefit from a significant modernisation of our radiology facilities. Our new single-plane suite will help ensure we can treat even more patients with body interventional procedures safely and effectively. We are committed to continuous improvement by bringing game-changing technology and the best possible care to our patients.”