Laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy in renal transplantation:a report of 3 cases
- VernacularTitle:手助腹腔镜活体供肾摘取术在肾移植中的应用
- Author:
Daoheng ZHANG
;
Donglong HUANG
;
Weiguo SUI
;
Al ET
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laparoscopic;
Nephrectomy;
Living donors;
Kidney transplantation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation
1996;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To introduce and evaluate the technique of laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy in renal transplantation.Methods Three donors underwent laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy, and 3 recipients received renal transplantation. The procedures were described in detail. Results The surgery was successfully performed in all 3 cases. Ischemia of the harvested kidneys was less than 8 min. All 3 kidneys were successfully transplanted and functioned well in 3 recipients up to now.Conclusion Laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy is a minimally invasive surgery. Advantages include less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay and convalescence. The recipients also have a satisfactory renal function.
