Laparoscopic Procedure for Ascites Drainage

The provider examines the inside of the abdomen through a laparoscope, a tubular instrument with a light source and a camera. The provider places a catheter, a flexible tube, into the membrane lined portion of the abdomen to provide long term drainage of ascites, an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, a common complication in liver disease and abdominal cancers. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.