@ococean09 Has your family member been evaluated for a PD catheter, yet? Conditions that might preclude someone from getting an abdominal catheter placed is scar tissue/previous surgeries, hernia. Typically an ultrasound is done as part of the evaluation.

I had my PD catheter placed on my lower right side, since I had a fistula on my right forearm. I wanted everything to be on the same side. It was a general anesthesia. Yes, the area was bandaged, and checked two days after the procedure, by my doctor. There was little pain or discomfort. There are restrictions for lifting while the area is healing. After a week, and for the next several weeks, the catheter is flushed with saline. After a week, the patient is taught how to do daily site cleaning. Usually, the training for how to do PD dialysis takes place about a month after the surgery, and the patient is released to do their dialysis at home.

Does this make sense to you? There is also information available on the websites from National Kidney Foundation, Fresenius Kidney Care, and DaVita.
Ginger