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Laparoscopic kidney donation – giving in the best way possible

Year: 2014

Type: editorial

Abstract: Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy is the preferred method of living kidney donation at most transplant centres. There are various techniques, all with their own reported benefits. This editorial gives a brief overview of the various methods in the context of ensuring maximum safety and benefit to the donor without compromising kidney transplant outcomes.

Source: South African Journal of Surgery

DOI: 10.7196/sajs.2232

Authors: David Alexander Thomson, Elmi Muller, Delawir Kahn

Institutions: University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Organ Donation and Transplantation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2146837893

Cites: 9

Cited by: 4

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