Agartala: A five-day surgical camp for the creation of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas has commenced at Tripura’s Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital to provide critical support to patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease, particularly those dependent on long-term dialysis, officials said.
The initiative, organised with the assistance of a team of specialists from Shija Hospitals and Research Institute, aims to address the shortage of trained professionals for AV fistula procedures within the state’s public healthcare system.
Hospital authorities said the camp, which began on Tuesday, will continue until April 26. A total of 105 patients have been registered following preliminary screening, and those deemed medically fit will undergo the procedure in phases during the programme.
An AV fistula, a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein, is considered the preferred vascular access for dialysis patients, as it ensures better blood flow and reduces the risk of infection and other complications compared to alternative methods.
“The objective is to facilitate timely surgical intervention for patients requiring dialysis and to strengthen the state’s capacity to manage renal failure cases,” the Medical Superintendent of AGMC and GBP Hospital said in a statement.
Officials noted that the limited availability of such specialised procedures has often forced patients to seek treatment outside Tripura. The current initiative is expected to ease that burden by improving local access and reducing associated financial and logistical challenges.
The camp is being conducted under the supervision of senior surgeons and nephrology teams, with a focus on patient safety, surgical precision, and post-operative care, authorities added.
