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Small bowel obstruction after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.

J P Regan1, E S Cho, J L Flowers

  • 1Section of Surgical Endoscopy and Laparoscopy, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S. Greene Street, Room N4E35, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.

Surgical Endoscopy
|September 20, 2002
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Postoperative small bowel obstruction from internal hernia is a rare but serious complication after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Vigilance during colon mobilization is crucial to identify and repair mesenteric defects, preventing this potentially severe outcome.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy is a preferred method for kidney procurement globally.
  • While offering benefits like reduced pain and shorter hospital stays, potential complications unique to the transperitoneal approach require investigation.

Observation:

  • Three cases of small bowel obstruction due to internal hernia and mesenteric defects were identified following laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
  • These obstructions occurred within one week postoperatively in 0.47% of 635 patients.

Findings:

  • Internal hernias formed through left colon mesenteric defects at the nephrectomy site.
  • Reoperation was necessary for all three patients, resulting in prolonged hospital stays (mean 22.3 days).
  • Surgical management varied, including laparotomy and laparoscopically assisted exploration, with one patient requiring further surgery for intraabdominal sepsis.

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Implications:

  • Small bowel obstruction from internal hernia is a rare but significant complication in kidney donors.
  • The soft tissue defect post-nephrectomy may increase the risk of bowel obstruction.
  • Careful identification and repair of mesenteric defects during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy are essential to mitigate this risk.