Translumbar splenectomy in human kidney transplant recipients.
A simple technique of translumbar splenectomy during renal and pancreatic transplantation is described. This unique approach was used in 18 patients. Postoperative septic complications must be considered.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016035:Pancreas Transplantation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*