Laparoscopic-assisted peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion with two 5-mm ports: Complications and outcomes of 30 cases

Introduction: End-stage renal disease has high prevalence in Taiwan, and peritoneal dialysis (PD) is one of the effective treatments. Although the open catheter placement method is more popular, the laparoscopic method is proven to be superior. We present our initial experience with laparoscopic PD...

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Main Authors: Kung-Ning Hu, Kun-Hung Shen, Chih-Chiang Chien, Chien-Liang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Formosan Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-fjs.org/article.asp?issn=1682-606X;year=2017;volume=50;issue=4;spage=131;epage=134;aulast=Hu