[Laparoscopic living-donor nephrectomy. A small study shows positive results, but the procedure still lacks satisfactory evaluation].
Retrospective analysis and comparison of a small series of 12 laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy (LapLDN) procedures with 15 open live donor nephrectomies, all 27 performed in 1998, showed operating time to be significantly longer but sick leave shorter and hospital stay somewhat shorter in the LapLDN subgroup. One patient in the open procedure subgroup developed herniation and scar discomfort, and in one LapLDN procedure severe bleeding necessitated conversion to open nephrectomy. All kidneys in both subgroups manifested immediate resumption of function after transplantation. Though the LapLDN procedure has yet to be satisfactorily evaluated, the present findings were predominantly in its favour.
Wadström
J
J
Transplantationskirurgiska kliniken, Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala. jonas.wadstrom@transpl.uas.lul.se
Häggman
M
M
Arvidsson
D
D
Lindström
P
P
D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018582:Sick Leave; D014019:Tissue Donors; D016896:Treatment Outcome