[How should urologists perform implantation of subcutaneous central venous port systems? A single center experience of 347 cases].

Background: Since 1999 urologists at the University of Essen in Germany have performed subcutaneous implantation of venous port systems, controlled by intravasal ECG.

Methods: Between December 1999 and June 2011 implantation of venous port systems was performed in 241 male (69.5%) and 106 (30.