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Peritoneal dialysis is performed by instilling dialysate fluid into the abdomen via a surgically placed flexible tube. This fluid dwells in the abdominal cavity for several hours, then is drained and replaced with new dialysate fluid. This procedure can be performed either continuously for 24 hours a day or in some cases, exclusively overnight while sleeping.
