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Laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC) insertion: does it really make a difference?

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Permanent peritoneal dialysis (PD) access was first described and introduced in clinical practice more than 40 years ago. It is still undergoing modification and adaptation to various insertion techniques. PD Catheter insertion is commonly performed via one of the three techniques: (a) open surgical, (b) fluoroscopic-guided placement or blind percutaneous placements using a modified Seldinger technique and (c) minimally invasive. Catheter placement is thought to be the key to a successful PD programme and the economic advantages are lost if a patient switches to HD during the 1st year due to failure of PD. The objective of this document was to conduct an evidence-based assessment of a minimally invasive approach to PD catheter insertion, with particular regard to failure rates secondary to catheter dysfunction. Case series and randomised controlled trials suggest that laparoscopic placement of peritoneal dialysis catheters is safe, and useful for insertion of PD catheters in patients who have undergone previous abdominal surgery. An overall success rate of 90% with a less than 5% associated leak rate has been quoted, although a cost benefit analysis has not been performed. However, good grade I evidence is lacking and open surgery may be quicker, though results from on-going trial are awaited with interest.

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    Atul Bagul, Umasankar Mathuram Thiyagarajan & Nizam Mamode

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Bagul, A., Thiyagarajan, U.M. & Mamode, N. Laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC) insertion: does it really make a difference?. J Nephrol 27, 127–134 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40620-013-0031-2

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