The success of peritoneal dialysis (PD) as renal replacement therapy depends upon a safe,
functional, and durable catheter access to the peritoneal cavity provided in a timely fashion …

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopy is an underused modality for peritoneal dialysis access
procedures. The strengths of laparoscopy are that it can both prevent and resolve the …

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Background The success of peritoneal dialysis (PD) is dependent on timely and adequate
PD catheter access. In many centres, including our own, PD catheter insertion technique has …

Background Nephrologists are often thwarted in their attempts to grow their peritoneal
dialysis programs because of suboptimal surgeon performance in placing catheters. A …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been proposed as a therapeutic option for patients with end-
stage renal disease and associated congestive heart failure (CHF). Here, we compare …

Background Minimally invasive surgery has been used for both de novo insertion and
salvage of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters. Advanced laparoscopic, basic laparoscopic …

♦ Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the preferred available option of renal replacement
therapy for a significant number of end-stage kidney disease patients. A major limiting factor …

Background The likelihood of peritoneal dialysis (PD) utilization following a PD catheter
insertion attempt is poorly described. We explored the risk factors for PD nonuse, focusing …

Abstract Background Peritoneal dialysis catheters (PDCs) can be inserted by a
percutaneous, open surgical, or laparoscopic approach. Considerable controversy …