Torkildsena Operation

The Thorkildsen operation is a surgical procedure developed by Norwegian neurosurgeon Anton Thorkildsen in 1937 to treat hydrocephalus (excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain).

The essence of the operation is to create a communication between the lateral ventricle of the brain and the subarachnoid space for the outflow of excess cerebrospinal fluid. This is achieved by puncturing a hole in the wall of the lateral ventricle using a special instrument.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 1 hour. It can be performed on both adults and children. The Torkildsen procedure is one of the least invasive surgical interventions for hydrocephalus.

Although there are now other treatments for hydrocephalus, the Torkildsen procedure is still used in cases where drainage of cerebrospinal fluid is necessary without implantation of a shunt.

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