Port Operations

The indication for a port surgery is a responsible task that must be weighed in the context of other central venous catheters. The decision for the surgical procedure and the structured, individualized approach for the patient follows clear criteria, which are presented evidence-based in this book.

The preparation and execution of the various surgical and interventional procedures for port implantation and explantation are described in detail and practice oriented. This also includes specialized surgical procedures for recurrent interventions. The focal points of the surgical approach relate to standards developed from the editor's own experience of over 20,000 procedures involving central venous catheters. The procedures are presented step by step with numerous illustrations and are illustrated with instructional videos that can be accessed via the SpringerNature MoreMedia app.

Beyond the technical execution of the procedures, the successful implantation of a port requires effective interdisciplinary collaboration with anesthesia and nursing, which is addressed in dedicated chapters of the book. The economic aspects of outpatient and inpatient port implantation are also discussed.

As a reliable and comprehensive source of information, including on specific questions, the book is aimed at all physicians who perform port procedures, regardless of their specialty.

Content

Fundamentals and Surgical Preparation - Execution of Port Procedures - Implantation Procedures for the Initial Procedure - Implantation Procedures for Recurrent Interventions, Specialized Procedures, and Port Explantation - Management of Complications in Port Surgery - Documentation and Economic Aspects

The Editor

Prof. Dr. med. Roland Hennes, Senior Physician and Head of the Port Center at the Surgical University Clinic Heidelberg

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