Implantation Techniques for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters
The following instructional video program for healthcare providers covers advanced laparoscopic and
open surgical dissection placement of peritoneal dialysis catheters from the initial planning stage, to
operative performance, and continuing through immediate postoperative care. The video program was
funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Baxter Healthcare.
Chapters:
A. Introduction
B. Foundation of Stencil-Based Preoperative Mapping
C. Preoperative Mapping for Standard Abdominal Catheters
D. Preoperative Mapping for Extended Catheter with Upper Abdominal Exit Site
E. Preoperative Mapping for Extended Catheter with Upper Chest Exit Site
F. Laparoscopic Implantation
G. Laparoscopic Omentopexy
H. Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis
I. Open Dissection Implantation
J. Extended Catheter Implantation for Upper Abdominal Exit Site
K. Extended Catheter Implantation for Upper Chest Exit Site
L. Catheter Embedding for Delayed Creation of Exit Site
M. Exteriorization of Embedded Catheter
N. Testing Catheter Function
O. Standard Wound Closure and Dressing
P. Postoperative Care