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    Background:

    • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a vital renal replacement therapy.
    • Optimal PD catheter placement and management are crucial for treatment success.
    • Variability in practitioner experience influences PD outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish evidence-based Best Practice Guidelines for PD catheter procedures.
    • To promote standardization and improvement in PD catheter management.
    • To enhance patient welfare through optimized PD techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of current literature on PD catheter techniques.
    • Analysis of factors contributing to successful PD catheter outcomes.
    • Expert consensus on best practices for PD catheter insertion and management.

    Main Results:

    • Catheter survival and function are directly correlated with practitioner skill.
    • Specific techniques in catheter tunneling and fixation show improved outcomes.
    • Minimizing catheter-related complications requires standardized, experienced-led protocols.

    Conclusions:

    • Experience is paramount in achieving superior peritoneal dialysis catheter outcomes.
    • Adherence to standardized Best Practice Guidelines can mitigate risks and improve patient results.
    • Continuous training and comparison among practitioners are essential for advancing PD care.