Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy


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Introduction

A donor nephrectomy is an operation that allows for safe removal of a patient’s kidney in such a way that permits and optimizes transplantation into an appropriately matched recipient. The surgical procedure must be done in an efficient and reliable manner to minimize, or completely eliminate, any problematic complications that may arise in the donor and recipient pair. A thorough and complete understanding of the key anatomic structures, in addition to surrounding contents, is important to ensure success in every case.

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