Minimally invasive surgery for salvage of malfunctioning peritoneal dialysis catheters

Conclusions: Minimally invasive surgery is a valid, safe and efficacious way of salvaging malfunctioning CAPD catheters. This modality reduces the chances of re-formation of adhesions, ensures rapid recovery, reduced wound-related complications and allows for early institution of peritoneal dialysis.

Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - December 4, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Hrishikesh P Salgaonkar Ramya Ranjan Behera Pradeep Chandra Sharma Avinash Katara Deepraj S Bhandarkar Source Type: research