The Evolution of Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: Has It Now Become the Gold Standard?
Renal transplantation is the preferred treatment for end stage renal disease (ESRD). Outcomes after transplantation of a kidney from a living donor are superior to those of organs obtained from deceased donors. Traditionally performed by means of an open
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Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
A Step-by-Step Guide
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Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Mahesh R. Desai • Arvind P. Ganpule Editors
Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy A Step-by-Step Guide
Editors Mahesh R. Desai Department of Urology Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital Nadiad, Gujarat India
Arvind P. Ganpule Department of Urology Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital Nadiad, Gujarat India
ISBN 978-981-10-2847-2 ISBN 978-981-10-2849-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-2849-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017936993 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Foreword
This book was an ambitious project, and I suspect it will be the first of many editions. The 13 chapters provide in-depth coverage of the donor evaluation, including financial, emotional, and legal issues, special anesthetic considerations, and the standard techniques of laparoscopic and retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy. Two-thirds of the way through the book, we are teased with descriptions of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) and robot-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy procedures and left with the thought that one, or both of them, may be developed into the new standard of care. The final chapter is a visit to the technique of open donor nephrectomy, a procedure that has served us and our patients well for decades. When considering the adoption of a donor nephrectomy technique, there are common variables to consider: treatment goals (safety for the donor, anatomically useable kidney for the recipient, acceptable kidney function in donor and recipient), financial goals (cost-ef
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