Laparoscopic kidney donation - giving in the best way possible

S Afr J Surg. 2014 Jun 6;52(2):34-5. doi: 10.7196/sajs.2232.

Abstract

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy is the preferred method of living kidney donation at most transplant centres. There are various techniques, all with their own reported benefits. This editorial gives a brief overview of the various methods in the context of ensuring maximum safety and benefit to the donor without compromising kidney transplant outcomes.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / economics
  • Laparoscopy* / education
  • Learning Curve
  • Living Donors*
  • Nephrectomy / economics
  • Nephrectomy / education
  • Nephrectomy / methods*
  • Operative Time
  • Risk Factors
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / economics
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / education
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods*