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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy (RDN) has been utilized for living kidney donation since 2000.
  • Advancements in surgical techniques aim to reduce invasiveness and improve donor outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of single-site retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy (RDN).
  • To compare single-site RDN with conventional multi-port RDN in terms of safety and efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Seven living kidney donors underwent a single-site retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy performed by a single surgeon.
  • A 7-cm incision was utilized, accessing the retroperitoneal space for kidney retrieval.
  • Standard surgical equipment and techniques comparable to 3-port RDN were employed.

Main Results:

  • Mean operative time was 197 minutes, warm ischemic time was 4.1 minutes, and blood loss was 75 mL.
  • No statistical difference was observed compared to conventional 3-port RDN.
  • No intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred in donors; recipients showed good graft function without delayed graft function.

Conclusions:

  • Single-site retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy is a safe and effective alternative to multi-port RDN.
  • The technique is easily adoptable for surgeons experienced in retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy.
  • This minimally invasive approach offers comparable results with potential for improved donor recovery.