Growing a peritoneal dialysis program in Palestine from zero to 178 patients in 5 years: a single-center experience.

Introduction: Kidney failure is rapidly rising in Palestine, as the number of patients receiving maintenance dialysis has quadrupled in the last 15 years. In this study, we share an overview of our experience growing a peritoneal dialysis (PD) program from zero to 178 patients in 5 years at An-Najah National University Hospital in Palestine, presenting some challenges and ways to overcome them.

Methods: This was a single-center retrospective study of patients treated with PD from November 2016 to December 2021.