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World J Nephrol. Jan 6, 2017; 6(1): 45-52
Published online Jan 6, 2017. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v6.i1.45
Published online Jan 6, 2017. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v6.i1.45
Table 2 Comparison of laparoscopic vs open living donor nephrectomy
| Laparoscopic LDN | Open LDN | |
| Donor preoperative GFR (mL/min ± SD ) | 128.4 ± 32 | 123.6 ± 26 |
| Donor preop Cr (mean ± SD) | 0.96 ± 0.4 | 0.88 ± 0.4 |
| Operative time (min ± SD ) | 227 ± 58 | 244 ± 62 |
| Donor postop Cr 1 mo (mean ± SD) | 1.43 ± 0.9 | 1.39 ± 0.8 |
| Delayed graft function (%) | 7.2% (20/279) | 6.6% (14/211) |
| Recipient postop Cr 1 mo (mean ± SD) | 1.43 ± 1.4 | 1.39 ± 1.1 |
| Major complications (%) | 7.5% (21/279) | 8.5% (18/211) |
- Citation: Tsoulfas G, Agorastou P, Ko DSC, Hertl M, Elias N, Cosimi A, Kawai T. Laparoscopic vs open donor nephrectomy: Lessons learnt from single academic center experience. World J Nephrol 2017; 6(1): 45-52
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v6/i1/45.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v6.i1.45