Laparoscopic vs. Open PD Catheter Placement

Analysis of 11,731 PD catheter insertions from 2013 to 2018 examined the association between type of placement, complications, length of hospital stay, and mortality. During the 5-year period there was a significant increase in laparoscopic PD insertions. Complications were similar between groups, with slightly longer hospital stays for open placements.

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Tags: PD Catheter, Complications, Laparoscopic PD Insertions