A procedure like TIPS can significantly reduce risk of internal bleeding. It is preferred to surgical shunt or bypass because ... Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2004; 231(1).. 3. Ferral H. The Evaluation of the Patient Undergoing an Elective ... After the procedure takes place, the patient is usually monitored in-hospital for 24 hours. Normal activities can be resumed ... TIPS is defined as a medical procedure in which an artificial channel is established between the inflow portal vein and the ...