The difference between tips and shunt

The difference between them lies in the surgical site, surgical method and indications.

1. According to China Medical Network, the difference between tips and shunt operation lies in the different surgical site: Tips operation is to insert a catheter through jugular vein, establish a portosystemic shunt in the liver, and shunt the blood from portal vein to inferior vena cava, thus reducing portal vein pressure. Shunt is to shunt the blood of portal vein to other blood vessels in inferior vena cava or abdominal cavity by surgery to reduce the pressure of portal vein.

2. Different operation methods: Tips operation is a minimally invasive operation, which is performed by catheter technology, with shorter operation time, less trauma and faster recovery. However, shunt is a traditional surgical method, which requires open surgery, which takes a long time, has great trauma and slow recovery.

3. Different indications: Tips surgery is suitable for portal hypertension, liver cirrhosis and other diseases, especially for patients who cannot tolerate surgery or have high risk of surgery. The shunt tube is suitable for diseases such as portal hypertension and liver cirrhosis, especially for patients with serious illness or needing long-term treatment.