Purpose: Laparoscopy is being widely utilized beyond the field of surgery. We report on the early experience of laparoscopic CAPD catheter placement in adult ESRD patients. In addition, we investigate the question of whether laparoscopic CAPD catheter insertion can be used as a feasible long-term procedure. Methods: Laparoscopic CAPD catheter placement was performed in 28 patients by one surgeon, between June, 2010 and October, 2013, and observed. A retrospective outcome study was conducted based on review of medical records. Results: A total of 28 laparoscopic procedures were performed. The mean age of patients who underwent laparoscopic placement of a catheter was 60.3 years old. The most common cause of ESRD was uncontrolled hypertension combined with diabetes. The procedure took 45.7 minutes. Peritoneal dialysis was introduced on postoperative day eight, after one week of daily washing and no dialysate leaks were observed. Two incidences of catheter-related complications were observed: one incidence of catheter obstruction (due to its migration and omental wrapping, which was managed with surgical removal) and one incidence of peritonitis (which was controlled with antibiotics). Conclusion: Laparoscopic CAPD catheter placement using two ports is a simple procedure with minimal complication. Laparoscopic CAPD catheter placement will gain greater acceptance as an alternative to the traditional method of CAPD catheter placement.

Keywords Laparoscopy, CAPD placement, ESRD

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