How is the donors surgery performed?
The surgery to remove the donor’s kidney is usually done using a laparoscope, a surgical instrument that is connected to a video camera. Inserting the laparoscope requires a smaller abdominal incision and a few small “keyhole” incisions around the navel. This results in less pain and scarring and a more rapid recovery. The laparoscopic surgery takes about three hours and the donor often goes home two days after surgery.
