Transection of the renal pelvis by endocatch bag during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
A case of inadvertent transection of the renal pelvis by the Endocatch bag during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy is reported. This is the second reported injury resulting from the Endocatch bag. We have successfully managed the injury with continuing good renal function after 3 years. The aim of this report is to increase the awareness of this potential complication and how it can be prevented.
Rao M
Mohan
M
Department of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Australia. mohan.rao@nwahs.sa.gov.au
Russell
Christine H
CH
Padmakar
Nethagani P
NP
Sebben
Rueben A
RA
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000293:injuries*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation*