What do systematic reviews say?

Percutaneous insertion vs open surgery

Percutaneous insertion showed no clear difference in exit‐site/tunnel infection compared with open surgery (moderate certainty).

• Catheter type, placement and insertion techniques for preventing catheter‐related infections in chronic peritoneal… 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 0.16 [0.02, 1.3]
  2 studies · 96 participants
  Moderate