Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
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Single Port Donor Nephrectomy
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Cited by 5 •
2011
Single port laparoscopic surgery is changing the standard of care in surgical care like nothing since the laparoscopic technique was introduced 20 years ago. We present out technique of single port donor nephrectomy using the Gelpoint device. We have successfully performed this surgery in 100 patients.
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A Mouse 5/6th Nephrectomy Model That Induces Experimental Uremic Cardiomyopathy
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2017
This manuscript provides a detailed two-step surgical procedure to perform mouse 5/6th partial nephrectomy (PNx) with pole ligation. Four weeks after surgery, in comparison with sham-operated mice, the PNx mice developed impaired renal function, anemia, cardiac hypertrophy, cardiac fibrosis, and decreased heart systolic and diastolic function.
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Modeling Spontaneous Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (mRCC) in Mice Following Nephrectomy
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2014
Models of spontaneous metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) disease progression can be used for evaluating treatments in a clinically relevant setting. This protocol demonstrates different procedures for orthotopic kidney tumor cell implantation, proper nephrectomy, and finally outlines a necropsy guide for visual and bioluminescent scoring of metastatic burden and localization.
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Nephrectomy in a Porcine Model: A Surgical Procedure to Retrieve Porcine Kidney Graft for Transplantation
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2025
This video demonstrates nephrectomy, the surgical procedure to remove one of the kidneys along with the section of the ureter. The blood vessels to and from the kidney are tied and divided. The excised kidney can be used for transplantation procedures.
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Laparoscopic Radical Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer
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2025
Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer has been increasingly adopted as a minimally invasive surgical approach in recent years. This article proposes a detailed operating procedure, aiming to provide practical technical guidance for surgeons and promote the broader adoption of laparoscopic surgery in managing remnant gastric cancer.
FAQs
Carbon dioxide insufflation expands the abdominal workspace so the laparoscope and surgical instruments can be positioned around the kidney. This separation gives the surgeon room to identify relevant structures and perform the dissection through small incisions. The created working space is therefore central to visualization, instrument movement, and controlled removal of the kidney.
The renal blood vessels and ureter are key structures that must be identified and divided before the kidney can be fully freed. Addressing these connections allows the surgeon to separate the organ from its vascular and urinary attachments in a controlled sequence. Their management is therefore essential to completing the nephrectomy safely and effectively.
Compared with open surgery, the laparoscopic approach produces less tissue disruption because it uses small abdominal incisions rather than a larger operative opening. This difference generally contributes to reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. The comparison is especially relevant when selecting an approach for patients who are suitable for minimally invasive treatment.
The laparoscope provides the visual access needed to inspect the abdominal working space and locate the kidney, renal vessels, and ureter. Specialized instruments pass through the small incisions to dissect tissue and divide the identified structures. Working together, these tools allow the operation to proceed without directly opening the abdomen through a large incision.
The procedure begins by creating an abdominal working space with carbon dioxide and placing the laparoscope and instruments through small incisions. The surgeon then identifies and divides the renal blood vessels and ureter, frees the kidney from surrounding attachments, and extracts it. These stages organize the operation from access and identification through separation and removal.
This operation may be considered when an entire kidney must be removed because of kidney cancer, severe kidney damage, or a kidney that no longer functions. It may also be used in selected living donors whose kidney will support transplantation. The underlying condition and the patient’s suitability determine whether this approach is appropriate.