Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
Since it first was performed in 1995, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) has grown to be the standard of care in most transplant centers in the United States. This article reviews the current indications, selection criteria, surgical approaches, outcomes, and complications of LDN.
Duchene
David A
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Department of Urology, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 3016, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. dduchene@kumc.edu
Winfield
Howard N
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