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Laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter

 
Guidance issued
 
Number: IPG208

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.

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Details

Arrangement:
Normal
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 issue date:
28 February 2007

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Helen Gallo
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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