Abstract:<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a well-established treatment choice for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). While there are several methods for PD catheter insertion, they each have limitations. In this study, we present a new hybrid method for PD catheter insertion and compare it to the conventional laparoscopic method. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This retrospective study included 171 patients who were undergoing their first PD catheter insertion… Show more
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