Peritoneoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion.
Peritoneal dialysis catheters can be placed under local anaesthesia using a peritoneoscope. Although this procedure has been shown to be equal, if not superior, to surgical placement in a number of trials, the technique is not widely used. The procedure can be performed safely by a nephrologist, as a day case, at the convenience of both the patient and the renal service. In the present retrospective study, we present 3 years of experience using peritoneoscopic catheter insertion in a rural setting.
Kelly
Jean
J
Renal Unit, Tamworth Base Hospital, Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. jvck2002@yahoo.com
McNamara
Kim
K
May
Steve
S
D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D020706:Laparoscopes; D007902:Length of Stay; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D012189:Retrospective Studies