What are some advantages of peritoneal dialysis?

Peritoneal: Peritoneal dialysis gives you many freedoms that incenter hemodialysis does not. You can drain and fill and then go live your life. Travel is easier as is work and activities. Most nephrologists would choose pd if they needed dialysis.

Easy to do: Peritoneal dialysis is the one form of home dialysis. It is easier to learn than home hemodialysis. There is no direct exposure to blood. It can often be performed at night while you are sleeping. It is easy to travel with.

Advantages of PD: There are several. PD is more natural with clearances than HD. PD allows larger diet ranges. PD is performed at home which provides control over time management. PD is gentler. PD is gentler on the heart. PD is gentler on residual kidney function and preserves residual kidney function better than HD.