Abstract: An insufflation apparatus for peritoneal dialysis is disclosed herein. An example insufflation apparatus includes a compressed gas container configured to hold a compressed gas. The compressed gas container includes an outlet. The insufflation apparatus also includes a pressure regulator fluidly coupled to the outlet of the compressed gas chamber and a compliance chamber, which is fluidly coupled to the pressure regulator via a first tube. The compliance chamber may be configured to reduce pressure fluctuations of the compressed gas. The insufflation apparatus may also include an insufflation needle fluidly coupled to the compliance chamber via a second tube. The insufflation needle may be configured for placement into a peritoneal cavity of a patient.

Abstract: A trocar for peritoneal dialysis is disclosed herein. An example trocar includes a conduit having two parallel lumens and a head connected to a first end of the conduit. The head includes two parallel lumens that are aligned respectively with the two parallel lumens of the conduit. The trocar also includes a coupler connected to the head. The coupler includes two (or more) parallel lumens that are aligned respectively with the two parallel lumens of the head. The coupler includes a coupling mechanism for securing surgical tools in place after insertion into a patient. The trocar may also include an obturator having a shaft that is removably inserted through the coupler, the head, and the conduit to protrude from a second end of the conduit.

Abstract: A trocar for peritoneal dialysis is disclosed herein. An example trocar includes a conduit having two or more parallel lumens and a head connected to a first end of the conduit. The head includes two (or more) parallel lumens that are aligned respectively with the parallel conduit lumens and includes at least one of a gasket or a seal for each lumen. The trocar also includes a coupler connected to the head. The coupler includes two (or more) parallel lumens that are aligned respectively with the parallel lumens of the head. The coupler includes a coupling mechanism for each lumen for securing surgical tools in place after insertion into a patient. The trocar may also include an obturator having a shaft that is removably inserted through the coupler, head, and conduit to protrude from a second end of the conduit.