Laparoscopic treatment of catheters with obstruction in peritoneal dialisis

Abstract

The success of peritoneal dialysis in the treatment of patients with chronic renal failure depends on a proper performance of peritoneal catheter. This study shows the experience from the Service of Surgery from Departament of Medicine of State University of Maringá and the Service of Nephrology from Maria Auxiliadora Hospital, Maringá, in the laparoscopic approach of catheters with obstruction.

CAPD; Laparoscopy; Peritoneal dialysis; Renal failure