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M Kumaresan1, A Sangeetha2, P K Sankaran3
1Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha institute of medical and technical sciences, Thandalam, Chennai - 602 105, India.
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|March 14, 2022
Summary
Understanding kidney calyceal patterns is crucial for laparoscopic renal surgery. This study found the bi-calyceal pattern most common, with variations noted between sexes and sides, impacting surgical planning.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Laparoscopic surgery offers faster recovery than open surgery.
- Knowledge of renal calyceal patterns is vital for planning laparoscopic renal procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and classify the pelvicalyceal patterns in kidney donors.
- To investigate variations in calyceal patterns based on sex and renal side.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 64-Slice Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) for analysis.
- Included 99 healthy kidney donors.
- Classified calyceal patterns into bi-calyceal, tri-calyceal, and multi-calyceal.
Main Results:
- The bi-calyceal pattern was the most prevalent.
- This pattern showed a higher incidence on the right side in males and the left side in females.
- Significant differences in minor calyx numbers were observed, particularly in the right multi-calyceal pattern.
- Pattern occurrence showed a significant association in males but not in females.
Conclusions:
- Renal calyceal patterns exhibit significant variations influenced by sex and side.
- Detailed understanding of calyceal and arterial patterns is important for renal transplantation and urological procedures.
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