What do systematic reviews say?

Laparoscopy vs laparotomy

Laparoscopy showed no clear difference in death (all causes) compared with laparotomy (moderate certainty).

• Catheter type, placement and insertion techniques for preventing catheter‐related infections in chronic peritoneal… 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 1.26 [0.72, 2.2]
  3 studies · 270 participants
  Moderate