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Laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy for kidneys with multiple arteries
T L Husted1, M J Hanaway, M J Thomas
1University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249, USA.
Transplantation Proceedings
|April 26, 2005
Summary
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) for kidneys with multiple arteries is safe and reproducible. This study shows comparable recipient renal function between single and multiple arterial vessel donors.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Surgical Innovation
- Transplantation
Background:
- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) for kidneys with multiple arterial vessels is infrequently reported.
- Limited data exists outside of pioneering centers for LDN involving multi-arterial kidneys.
- This study presents the largest series of LDN for multi-arterial kidneys outside of two major centers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and outcomes of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) for kidneys with multiple arterial vessels.
- To compare results of LDN for multi-arterial kidneys with those for single-arterial kidneys.
- To contribute to the body of evidence for LDN in complex cases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of all LDN procedures performed at the University of Cincinnati from 2000 to 2004.
- Comparison of outcomes between LDN for single vs. multiple arterial vessel kidneys.
- Statistical analysis using chi-square and Student t-tests.
Main Results:
- 37 of 240 LDN (15%) involved kidneys with multiple arterial vessels.
- Longer cold and warm ischemia times were observed for multiple arterial vessel kidneys.
- Recipient renal function (serum creatinine) was similar at post-operative days 7 and 365 for both groups.
Conclusions:
- LDN for kidneys with multiple arterial vessels is safe and reproducible.
- The findings support the expansion of LDN for multi-arterial kidneys.
- This experience aligns with and expands upon previous reports on LDN outcomes.
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