US Medical Term · procedures
Peritoneal Dialysis
Diálisis peritoneal
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Peritoneal Dialysis |
| Spanish (Español) | Diálisis peritoneal |
| Chinese (中文) | 腹膜透析 |
| Korean (한국어) | 복막투석 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Lọc màng bụng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Peritoneal dialysis |
| Portuguese (Português) | Diálise peritoneal |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การล้างไตทางช่องท้อง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 腹膜透析 |
What it means
Peritoneal dialysis is a kidney replacement therapy done at home using the lining of your abdomen — the peritoneum — as a natural filter. A catheter is surgically placed in your belly, and a cleansing fluid called dialysate is introduced and later drained through the catheter. This process removes waste and extra fluid from your blood. You may do several exchanges per day (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis) or use a machine overnight (automated peritoneal dialysis). It offers flexibility compared to in-center hemodialysis and allows greater independence for many patients with kidney failure.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My nephrologist switched me from hemodialysis to peritoneal dialysis so I can treat myself at home.
Mi nefrólogo me cambió de hemodiálisis a diálisis peritoneal para que pueda tratarme en casa.
Does my insurance cover the supplies needed for peritoneal dialysis at home?
¿Mi seguro cubre los suministros necesarios para la diálisis peritoneal en casa?
I perform peritoneal dialysis exchanges four times daily at home.
Realizo intercambios de diálisis peritoneal cuatro veces al día en casa.
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Last reviewed: September 2026