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Initial experience with laparoscopic donor nephrectomies.

S Sudhindran1, K V Sanjeevan, C S M Saheed

  • 1Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kerala, India. sudhi@aimshospital.org

Transplantation Proceedings
|November 3, 2004
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Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) offers benefits but has a learning curve. Prior laparoscopic experience can minimize this curve and donor morbidity, achieving results comparable to published literature.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) is increasingly adopted for its patient benefits over open surgery.
  • A potential steep learning curve exists for surgeons new to LDN.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate donor morbidity and graft outcomes for laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN).
  • To assess the feasibility of minimizing the LDN learning curve and associated morbidity.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 21 consecutive laparoscopic donor nephrectomies (LDN) performed between May 2002 and August 2003.
  • Analysis of donor morbidity (e.g., reoperation, transfusion) and graft outcomes (e.g., delayed function, creatinine levels).

Main Results:

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  • Mean operative time was 236 minutes, warm ischemia time was 4 minutes.
  • Median hospital stay was 5 days; one patient required reoperation for bleeding and transfusion.
  • One recipient experienced delayed graft function; no graft losses occurred. Mean recipient creatinine at discharge was 1.15 mg/dL.

Conclusions:

  • A learning curve is inherent to laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN).
  • Prior laparoscopic radical nephrectomy experience can reduce the LDN learning curve and morbidity.
  • Achieving results consistent with published literature is feasible with appropriate surgical experience.