PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC PLACEMENT AND SALVAGE OF TENCKHOFF CATHETERS FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS IN END-STAGE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT THONG NHAT HOSPITAL

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgery (LS) is increasingly applied in the placement and salvage of Tenckhoff catheters for peritoneal dialysis in end-stage chronic kidney disease (ESKD). This study aims to evaluate the preliminary efficacy and safety of this technique. A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on 27 patients who underwent laparoscopic Tenckhoff catheter placement or salvage at Thong Nhat Hospital from January 2022 to October 2024. There were 17 new catheter placements (60.71%) and 11 salvages (39.29%). The mean age was 56 ± 17 years, and the average operative time was 60.59 ± 17.09 minutes. In the placement group, 29.41% underwent omentectomy, 17.64% received omentopexy, and 58.82% had catheter fixation to the abdominal wall. Reported complications included poor outflow and abdominal wall hernia (11.76%), and infection (5.88%). In the salvage group, 81.82% had catheter migration due to the omentum, with 54.55% requiring omentectomy and 18.18% undergoing omentopexy; all patients had catheter fixation. Complications included poor outflow and hernia (9.09%), with no infections or catheter removals observed within 3 months. Catheter function was well maintained postoperatively. Laparoscopic surgery is a safe and effective method for Tenckhoff catheter placement and salvage, supporting longterm catheter function and reducing risks of infection and obstruction. It is a viable option for renal replacement therapy with peritoneal dialysis in ESKD patients.