What do systematic reviews say?

Laparoscopy vs laparotomy

Laparoscopy showed no clear difference in catheter removal or replacement compared with laparotomy (low certainty).

• Catheter type, placement and insertion techniques for preventing catheter‐related infections in chronic peritoneal… 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 1.2 [0.77, 1.86]
  3 studies · 167 participants
  Low