Chyle Leak After Robotic Living Donor Nephrectomy: Literature Review And Management

Exp Clin Transplant. 2022 Oct;20(10):945-949. doi: 10.6002/ect.2021.0131. Epub 2021 Sep 20.

Abstract

Chyle leak after living donor nephrectomy is a rare complication and is associated with a significant postoperative burden. To the best of our knowledge, only 1 case of chyle leak after robotic living donor nephrectomy has been reported in the literature. In this study, we present our experience with 2 cases of chyle leak: 1 after and 1 during robotic donor nephrectomy. We discuss previously published studies and man - agement options of chyle leak in kidney donors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chyle*
  • Humans
  • Living Donors
  • Male
  • Nephrectomy / adverse effects
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Treatment Outcome