Dialysis Access Creation and Maintenance

Our physicians at FKP Tampa Ambulatory Surgery Center are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for dialysis patients. We specialize in fistula and graft creation, catheter placement, and the maintenance of dialysis access. Additionally, we are equipped to revise dialysis access even in complex situations. If you are currently on dialysis or will be starting soon, rest assured that our team will coordinate closely with your referring physician to ensure your access functions optimally, enhancing your dialysis treatment. Our goal is to ensure your comfort and minimize any unnecessary complications.

Our Physicians Specialize In:

• Percutaneous Fistula Creation
• Catheter Placement
• Access Maintenance
• AV Access Revision

Types of Procedures Offered

Percutaneous Fistula Creation A minimally invasive procedure done via a needle puncture of the skin rather than an incision. It connects an artery and a vein using a device called Ellipsys, which uses thermal energy to pull the artery and vein together and seal the vessels.

Catheter Placement, Exchange  and Removal Insertion of a tunneled catheter into a vein in the neck, chest, or groin. Intended for temporary use until a permanent access is in place.

Thrombectomy A procedure to remove blood clots from dialysis access points.

Angioplasty A minimally invasive procedure to widen narrowed or blocked blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Stent Placement A minimally invasive procedure to insert stent to prevent further narrowing  and  maintain adequate blood flow.