Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Center, in association with the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI) and the Indian Medical Association, Madurai Meenakshi Chapter, organized a two-day national nephrology conference—PDSICON 2025. The event focused on positioning Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) as an essential choice within the spectrum of renal replacement therapies. Over 300 nephrologists, postgraduate students, and healthcare professionals from across the country participated in the conference.
Inauguration by International Expert
The press release states that Prof. Ramesh Khanna, a globally renowned Home Dialysis expert from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, USA, inaugurated the conference. Dr. Sampathkumar, Chief Nephrologist at Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Organizing Chairman and President of PDSI, joined him.
Comprehensive Sessions on Peritoneal Dialysis
Over the two days, experts discussed a wide range of topics. They focused on managing peritoneal dialysis programs, with special attention to pediatric and neonatal care. Sessions also explored the versatility of this home-based treatment. They covered techniques for initiating PD, managing complications, and customizing care to meet individual patient needs.
Advancing Home-Based Dialysis in India
Speaking at the event, Dr. Sampathkumar emphasized the growing global recognition of home-based peritoneal dialysis. He highlighted it as a beneficial option for patients with chronic kidney failure. He noted, “The PM National Health Mission and Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam initiative in Tamil Nadu have successfully integrated peritoneal dialysis to deliver healthcare right at patients’ doorsteps.”
Empowering Patients Through Home Dialysis
Highlighting the advantages of PD, Dr. Sampathkumar added, “Home-based therapy offers multiple benefits, including preserving patient autonomy, reducing hospital visits, and enhancing quality of life through better social and professional rehabilitation. The procedure is simple and can be easily learnt by patients, enabling them to perform dialysis independently at home.”
He further noted that patients can safely perform Peritoneal Dialysis even in remote locations, especially where Hemodialysis (HD) centers are scarce. This flexibility allows PD to serve as a lifeline for patients living far from urban healthcare facilities. It ensure that they maintain continuity of care with minimal disruption to daily life.
PDSICON 2025 successfully underscored the importance of expanding access to Peritoneal Dialysis. The event highlighted empowering patients through home-based renal care solutions. This reflects a crucial step toward patient-centered kidney care in India.