Optimizing peritoneal dialysis initiation: A comparative cohort study of catheter placement methods for shortening break-in periods.

Introduction: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) guidelines recommend a 14-day break-in period after catheter placement, yet this period could be shortened with new insertion techniques.

Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study to compare percutaneous vs. surgical catheter insertion in a newly established PD program.