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Doubly clipping the distal ureter during hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN) prevents urine accumulation, simplifying the procedure. This safe technique aids renal hilar division without negatively impacting graft outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Urine accumulation during hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN) can complicate renal hilar division.
  • Effective management of the distal ureter is crucial for a streamlined surgical process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a technique of doubly clipping the distal ureter during HALDN.
  • To evaluate the impact of this technique on urine accumulation and surgical ease.
  • To assess its effect on graft outcomes and operative times.

Main Methods:

  • A technique involving polymer-locking clips applied to the distal ureter before division was developed.
  • This method aims to prevent urine spillage during critical steps of HALDN.
  • A retrospective review of 27 HALDN cases (15 without, 12 with clipping) was conducted.

Main Results:

  • Ureteral clipping effectively eliminated urine accumulation around the renal hilum.
  • This simplification facilitated renal hilar division.
  • No significant differences were observed in estimated blood loss, total operative time, or warm ischemic time compared to cases without clipping (P > 0.05).
  • Graft viability and recipient outcomes remained unaffected.

Conclusions:

  • Distal ureter clipping is a safe and beneficial adjunct in HALDN.
  • The technique simplifies the surgical procedure by preventing urine accumulation.
  • It does not adversely affect key surgical metrics or graft outcomes.