Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy Louis R. Kavoussi Kidney International Volume 57, Issue 5, Pages 2175-2186 (May 2000) DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00069.x Copyright © 2000 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Three-dimensional CT reconstruction detailing arterial anatomy of the left kidney. The CT findings were interpreted as demonstrating a single artery with early branching. Kidney International 2000 57, 2175-2186DOI: (10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00069.x) Copyright © 2000 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Intraoperative photograph demonstrating two renal arteries originating in close proximity from the aorta. Kidney International 2000 57, 2175-2186DOI: (10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00069.x) Copyright © 2000 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 The four trocar sites for a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: umbilicus, midline halfway between the umbilicus and xyphoid, midline 3 cm above the pubic symphysis, and mid-clavicular line at the level of the umbilicus. Kidney International 2000 57, 2175-2186DOI: (10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00069.x) Copyright © 2000 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 4 Incision sites for kidney removal during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. A Pfannenstiel incision is utilized most commonly. A periumbilical incision is used in removing right kidneys. Kidney International 2000 57, 2175-2186DOI: (10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00069.x) Copyright © 2000 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Kidney International 2000 57, 2175-2186DOI: (10. 1046/j. 1523-1755 Kidney International 2000 57, 2175-2186DOI: (10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00069.x) Copyright © 2000 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions