Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter.
Description:
A peritoneal dialysis catheter is a soft tube inserted into the abdomen and used to remove waste products (that would normally be removed by the kidneys) from the blood. Laparoscopic insertion (also known as 'keyhole surgery') is a way of inserting the catheter using a fine telescope to guide the catheter into the abdominal cavity.
Arrangements:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Urogenital
Specialty:
Urology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
British Association of Paediatric Nephrology
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Renal Association
Date notified to NICE:
23 March 2006
Provisional Consultation Date:
Nov 2006
Guidance Publication Date:
28 February 2007
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Details:
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