title: [Laparoscopic implantation of Oreopoulos-Zellermann catheters for peritoneal dialysis].
abstract: For the insertion of CAPD-catheters the laparoscopic implantation technique and the use of Oreopoulos-Zellermann catheters have been shown to be advantageous if compared with the open technique using Tenckhoff catheters. The implantation procedure shown here makes it possible to place the Oreopoulos-Zellermann catheter laparoscopically, combining different advantages. The procedure is quick, efficient and not stressful for the patients. After 4700 days of catheter-use in the patients positive results are seen with regard to permanently good inlet and outlet flows, low incidences of catheter exit site infections and leakages of the catheter tunnel.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Chirurgie, Medizinische Universität zu Lübeck.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Herold
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Krug
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jochims
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Bruch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013525:Surgical Instruments