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Comparison of the laparoscopic versus open live donor nephrectomy: an overview of surgical complications and outcome

Kidney transplantation (KTx) is considered to be the treatment of choice for end stage renal disease. One of the most challenging dilemmas in KTx is the shortage of suitable organs. The live donor nephrectomy is considered a unique operation performed on healthy donors, which provides a superior out...

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Main Authors: Fonouni, Hamidreza (Author) , Mehrabi, Arianeb (Author) , Golriz, Mohammad (Author) , Zeier, Martin (Author) , Müller, Beat P. (Author) , Schemmer, Peter (Author) , Werner, Jens (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 28 April 2014
In: Langenbeck's archives of surgery
Year: 2014, Volume: 399, Issue: 5, Pages: 543-551
ISSN:1435-2451
DOI:10.1007/s00423-014-1196-4
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-014-1196-4
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Author Notes:H. Fonouni, A. Mehrabi, M. Golriz, M. Zeier, B.P. Müller-Stich, P. Schemmer, J. Werner
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Summary:Kidney transplantation (KTx) is considered to be the treatment of choice for end stage renal disease. One of the most challenging dilemmas in KTx is the shortage of suitable organs. The live donor nephrectomy is considered a unique operation performed on healthy donors, which provides a superior outcome in the recipients.
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ISSN:1435-2451
DOI:10.1007/s00423-014-1196-4

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