peritoneoscope

Although peritoneoscopic implantation of PDC provides direct visualization, the introduction of the peritoneoscope still involves blind insertion through the abdominal wall.

Bedside peritoneoscope peritoneal catheter placement of Tenckhoff and newer peritoneal catheters.

"Bedside" is defined as a non-surgical procedure in a non-surgical setting performed by the nephrologists who have received special training with the Y-Tec technique using the peritoneoscope. We must be aware of potential complications and risk factors involved in this procedure.