How is the procedure done to remove the kidney from the donor and put it into the recipient?
There are 2 types of surgery to remove the kidney from the donor. The first is Laparoscopic nephrectomy, also known as “keyhole surgery,” is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for obtaining a kidney from a living donor that can make the process easier. In this procedure, the surgeon makes two or three small incisions close to the belly button. The kidney is removed through the central incision. Through one of the other openings, a special camera called a laparoscope is used to produce an inside view of the abdominal cavity. Surgeons use the laparoscope, which transmits a real-life picture of the internal organs to a video monitor, to guide them through the surgical procedure. In comparison to the standard operation, it results in a smaller incision, reduces recuperation time and usually shortens hospital stays. Many donors are discharged from the hospital after two days and return to normal activity within four weeks. Not all donors can undergo laparoscopic nephrectomy. You may no
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