As a renal replacement therapy, peritoneal dialy- sis has been applied in the clinic since the 1970s. Com- pared with hemodialysis, it has a unique superior- ity since it requires only simple equipment and sur- gery and it is more effective at protecting residual re- nal function. In recent years, with significant improve- ment of the peritoneal dialysis connecting system and peritoneal dialysis solution biocompatibility, as well as increasing standartization of patients` training has be- come the best method of early renal replacement ther- apy for patients with end-stage renal disease.
We present you a review of different techniques, the cost effectiveness and comparison of the most frequent complications and we share our ten years` experience in peritoneal catheter placement in our clinic.
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