Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Laparoscopic-Assisted Seldinger Technique for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
Published on: May 23, 2025
A prospective study to compare subcutaneously buried peritoneal dialysis catheter technique with conventional
Chia-Chun Wu1, Pei-Fang Su, Shou-Shang Chiang
1Department of Nephrology, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Aims:
To reduce peritoneal dialysis-related infections, Moncrief-Popovich (MP) designed a special catheter and implantation technique. Herein we report our experience of patients treated with the MP and conventional approach.
Methods:
A total of 214 patients were divided into three groups according to catheter type and implantation technique: group A received a MP catheter (MPC) via MP technique (n = 27); group B received Tenckhoff catheters via MP technique (n = 32), and group C received Tenckhoff catheters via conventional technique (n = 155). Data were collected for infection and catheter survival.
Results:
The catheter survival and peritonitis rate was similar in our study groups. Age was found to be the significant factor associated with peritonitis rate.
Conclusions:
Although the MP technique was not associated with a lower peritonitis rate in our practice, the possible benefit of less healthcare costs is still considerable.
Related Concept Videos
Peritoneal Dialysis I: Introduction and Procedure
Peritoneal Dialysis II: Peritoneal Dialysis Systems and Complications
Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
Peritoneal Dialysis III: Nursing Management
Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview
Hemodialysis II: Procedure and Complications

