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Hand-assisted laparoscopic right donor nephrectomy: surgical technique.

David S Wang1, Vincent G Bird, Howard N Winfield

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.

Journal of Endourology
|July 1, 2004
PubMed
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Hand-assisted laparoscopic (HAL) right donor nephrectomy is a safe technique when indicated. This method ensures adequate exposure and optimal vessel division for successful right-sided kidney procurement.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Transplantation

Background:

  • Laparoscopic and hand-assisted laparoscopic (HAL) nephrectomy are common for live kidney donation.
  • Left donor nephrectomy is preferred due to longer renal veins.
  • Right donor nephrectomy is sometimes necessary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a technique for HAL right-sided donor nephrectomy.
  • To demonstrate safe and effective right kidney procurement using HAL.

Main Methods:

  • Wide mobilization of adjacent structures for exposure of the right kidney and inferior vena cava.
  • Utilizing the hand for optimal kidney positioning.
  • Employing a vascular stapler for renal vessel division, maximizing vein length by stapling on the inferior vena cava wall.

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Main Results:

  • The described technique allows for safe HAL right-sided donor nephrectomy.
  • Adequate exposure and optimal vessel division were achieved.

Conclusions:

  • HAL right-sided donor nephrectomy is a viable and safe option when indicated.
  • The presented technique facilitates successful right kidney procurement.