Simplified Surgical Placement of Tenckhoff Catheter under Local Anesthesia: The Dammam Central Hospital Experience

Simplified Surgical Placement of Tenckhoff Catheter under Local Anesthesia: The Dammam Central Hospital Experience

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Many methods are used for the placement of Tenckhoff catheters.Eighteen consecutive Tenckhoff catheters barrel accessories were placed under local anesthesia through a mini laparotomy with a reduced operating team.There were only three total catheter failures.Complications were infrequent and operating time was less than BIO-STRATH ORIGINAL one hour on average.This simple procedure should be a part of the training program of all junior surgeons and nephrologists.