Supportive Surgical Care
Vascular Access (Chemoports & Hickman Lines) In the journey of childhood cancer care, providing a stable and pain-free way to administer medications is essential. Vascular access procedures are performed to minimize the discomfort of repeated needle pricks and to protect the integrity of the child’s veins during prolonged therapy.
As a pediatric oncosurgeon, I specialize in the precise placement of these devices, ensuring they are positioned correctly to function effectively throughout the treatment cycle. The choice of device and the timing of the procedure are carefully planned in coordination with the pediatric oncology team to suit the child’s specific treatment needs.
This service includes:
Chemoport Implantation: A fully implantable device for long-term chemotherapy that allows the child to maintain an active lifestyle between treatments.
Hickman Line Placement: External tunneled catheters often used when frequent blood sampling or multi-lumen access is required.
Device Maintenance & Removal: Oversight of the device from initial placement through to its safe removal once treatment is complete.