Evaluating the need for omentectomy during laparoscopic placement of tunneled peritoneal dialysis catheters in pediatrics: a multicenter comparative study
摘要
To evaluate whether routine omentectomy improves outcomes during laparoscopic placement of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters in children.
MethodsThis multicenter retrospective study included children ≤ 5 years who underwent laparoscopic PD catheter insertion (2022–2025). Patients were divided into non-omentectomy (Group A, n = 169) and omentectomy (Group B, n = 182). The primary outcome was catheter survival at 12 months. Secondary outcomes included complications, operative time, and hospital stay.
ResultsA total of 351 patients were analyzed. Catheter survival at 12 months was similar between Group A and Group B (84.0% vs. 86.8%, p = 0.45), with no difference in long-term survival (log-rank p = 0.32). Catheter failure rates were comparable (6.5% vs. 6.0%, p = 0.86). Non-surgical interventions for catheter dysfunction occurred in 8.9% of Group A and 8.8% of Group B (p = 0.97), with a success rate of 83.9%. Omental wrapping occurred only in Group A (7.1%) but did not affect overall outcomes. Early and late complications, including peritonitis and obstruction, were similar between groups. Operative time was significantly shorter without omentectomy (45.2 ± 9.1 vs. 66.3 ± 10.8 min, p < 0.001), while hospital stay was comparable.
ConclusionRoutine omentectomy does not improve catheter outcomes but increases operative time. A selective approach may be sufficient in pediatric PD catheter placement.