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 …

Peritoneal Dialysis An estimated 3.8 million people worldwide have end-stage kidney
disease and require some form of dialysis to survive. Peritoneal dialysis is used in …

Background The optimal methodology of establishing access for peritoneal dialysis (PD)
remains controversial. Previously published randomized controlled trials and cohort studies …

Background: This multi-institutional, observational study examined whether the outcomes
after peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter placement in Japan meet the audit criteria of the …

Objective To determine the best operation technique, open versus laparoscopic, for insertion
of a peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter with regard to clinical success. Clinical success was …

Approximately 10 years have passed since the Peritoneal Dialysis Guidelines were
formulated in 2009. Much evidence has been reported during the succeeding years, which …

Background The application of laparoscopic catheterization technology in peritoneal dialysis
(PD) patients has recently increased. However, the advantages and disadvantages of …

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

Background and Objectives: In peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy, intra-abdominal adhesions
(IAAs) can cause catheter insertion failure, poor dialysis function, and decreased PD …

Introduction PD catheter tip migration is a common complication and a significant cause of
catheter malfunction. In this perspective, we present our experience with a new catheter and …