Internal Medicine: Open Access
Open Access

Department of Peritoneal and Critical Care Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Peritoneal Tie Technique: Our Laparoscopic Catheter Placement for Peritoneal Dialysis
  Author(s): Sullo Pasquale*, Giuseppina Oliva, Sorrentino Carmen, Santella Gianluigi and Lombardi Guido
  
  Background: Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a safe and effective replacement therapy for patients with terminal stage renal disease, alternative to hemodialysis. However, its success depends on the placement of a peritoneal catheter with a safe, functional and durable access. Currently, several techniques are put into practice for peritoneal catheter placement. Methods: We present a detailed stepwise description of our operative technique for PD catheter placement. This description is combined with intraoperative photographs to highlight key steps. Results: We describe potential pitfalls that may prevent optimal catheter function and we report our results in the medium and short term. Conclusion: This technique performe safely and standardized reproducible method for minimally invasive placem.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2165-8048.24.15.504

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