[Catheter placement for peritoneal dialysis using videoendoscopy].

From December 1993 to December 2000 at the Department of Surgery, General Hospital "Sveti Duh", and University, Hospitals Split and Osijek the catheter for peritoneal dialysis was placed in 128 patients, in 137 cases. Videoendoscopic procedure, with the trocar made precisely for that purpose, was used. All surgical procedures, performed in the completely equipped operation room and in general anesthesia, were done without any intraoperative or postoperative complications.