[85] Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy

Abstract

Objective To present a live demonstration of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Renal transplantation is a universally accepted renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease. However, this option of treatment is in its infancy in Dubai and plans are underway to promote renal transplantation programme for the benefit of the dialysis-dependent local population with chronic kidney disease.

Methods The International Modern Hospital at Dubai is part of Sunrise Group of Hospitals, where an active renal transplantation programme is underway.

Results The following video is a live demonstration of such a procedure in a patient with two renal arteries. After donor nephrectomy, both arteries were joined together into a single stump at the back table, prior to carrying out renal transplantation in the recipient.

Conclusion Plans are underway to promote a renal transplantation programme in Dubai.