Maximizing the right renal vein length in laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy
Int. braz. j. urol
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30(5): 416-419, Sept.-Oct. 2004. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy has become the standard of care at increasing numbers of renal transplant programs worldwide. The majority of laparoscopic living donor kidneys are procured from the left side because of the longer renal vein and improved transplantation. The aim of this article is to report a technique to maximize the right renal vein length by performing a hand-assisted cavotomy.
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Main subject:
Renal Veins
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Laparoscopy
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Nephrectomy
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Red Cross Hospital/BR
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