Ryan Lefevre MIS Elective UK College of Medicine April 20 th, 2011 Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Anatomy
Kidney Ureter Renal Artery/Vein Iliac Vessels Abdominal Aorta Anatomy
Surgery Goals Remove Healthy Kidney for Donation Ensure Safety of Donor Patient Minimize Scarring Minimize Recovery Time
Surgery Procedures Free Colon to Visualize Kidney Free Kidney Maintain Fat on Lower Pole of Kidney Dissect Ureter to Level of Iliac Vessels Remain Medial to Gonadal Vein Clip/Separate Ureter Staple/Separate Renal Artery/Vein Remove Kidney
Procedure Notes Possible Branches Off Renal Artery Dessuflate After Dissection to Allow Kidney to Rest Administer Mannitol to Ensure Urine Production ‘Warm Time’ Starts at Closure of Renal Artery
Port Placement 11mm Camera Port 12mm Working Port Hand Port
Patient Position “Flexed Table Right Down Partial Flank” Top ViewSide View Surgeon
Laparoscopic Instruments Ultrasonic Dissector Ligasure Clip Applier Scissors Stapler
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Final Thoughts Work Quickly but Efficiently Especially After Start of ‘Warm Time’ Ensure Donor Patient Safety Laparoscopy Can Provide a Viable Method for Donor Nephrectomy
References Dr. Strup NTC #71, University of Kentucky