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Laparoscopic bilateral native nephrectomies with simultaneous kidney transplantation.
Aaron D Martin1, Kristin L Mekeel, Erik P Castle
1Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA. aamartin@cnmc.org
BJU International
|August 14, 2012
Summary
Simultaneous laparoscopic bilateral native nephrectomy with kidney transplant offers a shorter hospital stay and one recovery period for patients with autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). This minimally invasive approach provides comparable outcomes to staged procedures.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Transplantation
Background:
- Extirpation of polycystic kidneys is often performed in a staged approach with renal transplantation to mitigate surgical morbidity.
- Laparoscopic techniques have been developed to reduce the invasiveness of native nephrectomies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the perioperative outcomes of native bilateral laparoscopic nephrectomy (BLN) performed simultaneously with kidney transplantation.
- To compare outcomes of simultaneous BLN and kidney transplant with a staged approach.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 37 patients with autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) undergoing native nephrectomies and kidney transplantation between November 2000 and April 2011.
- 15 patients underwent simultaneous BLN and kidney transplant, while 22 had a staged procedure.
- Perioperative data, complications, and graft function were compared between the two groups.
Main Results:
- The simultaneous combined surgery had a median operative duration of 372 minutes and estimated blood loss of 300 mL.
- The median hospital stay for the simultaneous group was significantly shorter (5 days) compared to the staged group.
- All patients experienced immediate graft function, and complication rates were comparable between groups.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic bilateral native nephrectomy with simultaneous kidney transplantation is a safe and effective alternative for ADPKD patients.
- This minimally invasive, single-surgery approach offers comparable morbidity and graft outcomes with the added benefit of a shorter hospital stay and single recovery period.
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