Calculating Additional Risk of Concomitant Laparoscopic Surgery in Living Kidney Donors: Cholecystectomy in Combination with Living Donor Nephrectomy

Author(s):  
William F Parker ◽  
Mark Siegler ◽  
Peter Angelos ◽  
Hoylan Fernandez ◽  
Sofia Medvedev ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Ryan Rochon ◽  
Mauricio Monroy ◽  
Serdar Yilmaz

Background:  Rhabdomyolysis is a post-operative complication resulting from skeletal muscle injury during the surgery.  The true incidence of rhabdomyolysis in laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy is unknown due to a paucity of evidence in the literature. Rhabdomyolysis can have serious short-term and long-term consequences for the living kidney donors. There have been a number of risk factors identified that may increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis. Materials and Methods: Our program has offered a hand assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy approach for our donors since 2001.We have performed 209 kidney transplants using this approach.  The institution’s database was searched for postoperative complications. Three donor patients with post-operative rhabdomyolysis were identified. Results: All three patients were young healthy males.  The operative times were all greater than four hours.  Fortunately, all three patients were recognized early and received treatment promptly.  Dialysis was not required and no long-term renal dysfunction occurred. Conclusion:  Rhabdomyolysis is an uncommon post-operative complication following hand assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy.  We have a high index of suspicion for rhabdomyolysis to promptly recognize this rare but potentially serious complication after any operation lasting greater than 4 hours.  Creatinine Kinase levels have been implemented at our centre for all living kidney donors. Journal of Surgical Sciences (2015) Vol. 19 (2) : 44-47


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Baar ◽  
Ulrich Goebel ◽  
Hartmut Buerkle ◽  
Bernd Jaenigen ◽  
Kai Kaufmann ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The beneficial effects of epidural analgesia (EDA) in terms of pain control and postoperative convalescence are widely known and led to a frequent use for patients who underwent living donor kidney nephrectomy. The objective of this study was to determine whether general anesthesia (GA) plus EDA compared to GA only, administered for living donor nephrectomy has effects on postoperative graft function in recipients. Methods In this monocentric, retrospective cohort analysis we analyzed the closed files of all consecutive donor- recipient pairs who underwent living donor kidney transplantations from 2008 to 2017. The outcome variable was delayed graft function (DGF), defined as at least one hemodialysis within seven days postoperatively, once hyperacute rejection, vascular or urinary tract complications were ruled out. Statistical analyses of continuous variables were calculated using the two-tail Student’s t test and Fisher exact test for categorical variables with a significance level of p<0.05, respectively. Results The study enclosed 291 consecutive living donor kidney transplantations. 99 kidney donors received epidural analgesia whereas 192 had no epidural analgesia. The groups showed balanced pretransplantational characteristics and comparable donors´ and recipients’ risk factors. 9 out of all 291 recipients needed renal replacement therapy (RRT) during the first 7 days due to delayed graft function; none of these donors received EDA. The observed rate of DGF in recipients whose kidney donors received epidural analgesia was significantly lower (0% vs. 4.6%; p=0.031). Conclusions In our cohort we observed a significantly lower rate of DGF when epidural analgesia for donor nephrectomy was administered. Due to restrictions of the study design this observation needs further confirmation by prospective studies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngọc Khánh Trần ◽  

Abstract Introduction: Laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy (LLDN), which is standard technique, has more advantages than open nephrectomy. Today, there are two approachs in LLDN, including retroperitoneal and transperitoneal. We evaluate results of modified retroperitoneal and transperitoneal laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy, give selection criteria as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Materials and Methods: Prospective study of 84 voluntary living kidney donors who underwent modified retroperitoneal and transperitoneal laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy (RPLDN) and (TPLDN) in Transplant Center, Hue Central Hospital, between 1/2018 and 6/2020. Results: The difference in BMI among two groups was roughly 2 (Kg/m2) (p<0,05). The perioperative, postoperative complication rate and the conversion rate to open surgery were similar between the two groups. The surgical time and blood loss was significantly lower in RPLDN (139,38 ± 24,73 min, 46,35 ± 13,32 ml) than in TPLDN (174,39 ± 40,86 min, 67,92 ± 30,76 ml) (p<0,05). Comparing characteristics such as warm ischemic time, hospital stays, flatulence time, removal time of drainage and urinary catheter indicated that they were similar between the two groups (p>0,05). Conclusion: Both RPLDN and TPLDN are safe and effective procedures. RPLDN should be conducted in patients with low BMI (< 23 kg/m2), previous abdominal operations and wide flank space. Moreover, modified RPLDN has shorter operative time, less blood loss and good esthetic aspect comparing to TPLDN. Key word: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic, transperitoneal laparoscopic, nephrectomy living donor. Tóm tắt Đặt vấn đề: Phẫu thuật nội soi (PTNS) lấy thận ghép trên người hiến sống được xem là phương pháp có nhiều ưu điểm hơn so với mổ mở kinh điển. Hiện nay, có 2 phương pháp tiếp cận chính là sau phúc mạc (RPLDN) và xuyên phúc mạc (TPLDN). Chúng tôi đánh giá kết quả PTNS sau phúc mạc có cải biên và phẫu thuật xuyên phúc mạc để lấy thận ghép trên người hiến sống, đưa ra các tiêu chuẩn chọn lựa cho mỗi phương pháp và ưu nhược điểm của mỗi phương pháp. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu 84 người bệnh (NB) hiến thận tự nguyện được phẫu thuật lấy thận nội soi sau phúc mạc cải biên và xuyên phúc mạc tại Trung tâm Ghép tạng, Bệnh viện Trung ương Huế từ tháng 1/2018 đến tháng 6/2020. Kết quả: Chỉ số BMI có sự khác biệt giữa 2 nhóm RPLDN và TPLDN khoảng 2 (Kg/m2) (p<0,05). Tỷ lệ biến chứng trong mổ, tỷ lệ biến chứng sau mổ là tương đương nhau giữa 2 nhóm. Thời gian phẫu thuật và lượng máu mất của phương pháp nội soi sau phúc mạc là thấp hơn (139,38 ± 24,73 phút, 46,35 ± 13,32 ml) đáng kể so với xuyên phúc mạc (174,39 ± 40,86 phút, 67,92 ± 30,76 ml) (p<0,05). Thời gian thiếu máu nóng, thời gian hậu phẫu, thời gian có trung tiện, thời gian rút ống dẫn lưu, thời gian rút sonde tiểu, nghiên cứu của chúng tôi cũng cho thấy sự tương đồng giữa 2 nhóm (p>0,05). Kết luận: PTNS sau và xuyên phúc mạc là 2 phương pháp an toàn và hiệu quả trong lấy thận ghép trên người hiến sống. Nội soi sau phúc mạc nên áp dụng cho các ca hiến có chỉ số BMI thấp (< 23 kg/m2), khoảng hông lưng rộng hay có phẫu thuật vùng bụng trước đó. PTNS sau phúc mạc cải biên có thời gian phẫu thuật nhanh hơn, ít mất máu hơn nhưng ít thẩm mỹ hơn xuyên phúc mạc. Từ khóa: Nội soi sau phúc mạc, nội soi xuyên phúc mạc, lấy thận người hiến sống.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Baar ◽  
Ulrich Goebel ◽  
Hartmut Buerkle ◽  
Bernd Jaenigen ◽  
Kai Kaufmann ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The beneficial effects of epidural analgesia (EDA) in terms of pain control and postoperative convalescence are widely known and led to a frequent use for patients who underwent living donor kidney nephrectomy. The objective of this study was to determine whether general anesthesia (GA) plus EDA compared to GA only, administered for living donor nephrectomy has effects on postoperative graft function in recipients. Methods In this monocentric, retrospective cohort analysis we analyzed the closed files of all consecutive donor- recipient pairs who underwent living donor kidney transplantations from 2008 to 2017. The outcome variable was delayed graft function (DGF), defined as at least one hemodialysis within seven days postoperatively, once hyperacute rejection, vascular or urinary tract complications were ruled out. Statistical analyses of continuous variables were calculated using the two-tail Student’s t test and Fisher exact test for categorical variables with a significance level of p<0.05, respectively. Results The study enclosed 291 consecutive living donor kidney transplantations. 99 kidney donors received epidural analgesia whereas 192 had no epidural analgesia. The groups showed balanced pretransplantational characteristics and comparable donors´ and recipients’ risk factors. 9 out of all 291 recipients needed renal replacement therapy (RRT) during the first 7 days due to delayed graft function; none of these donors received EDA. The observed rate of DGF in recipients whose kidney donors received epidural analgesia was significantly lower (0% vs. 4.6%; p=0.031). Conclusions In our cohort we observed a significantly lower rate of DGF when epidural analgesia for donor nephrectomy was administered. Due to restrictions of the study design this observation needs further confirmation by prospective studies.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunjeong Kang ◽  
Jangwook Lee ◽  
Sehoon Park ◽  
Yaerim Kim ◽  
Hyo Jeong Kim ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: It is necessary to know how the general population recognizes live kidney donation in Korea, where living donor kidney transplantations (KT) are the mainstream.Methods: Participants were randomly selected from the general population after proportional allocation by region, sex, and age. Selected participants received a questionnaire that included demographic information, socioeconomic and marital statuses, prior recognition of live donor KT, expected changes after donation, and the need for support after donor nephrectomy.Results: In total, 1,000 participants responded to the web-based survey. After reading the detailed explanation, 83.8% of the respondents answered that they fully understood living donor KT. Among the participants, 811(81.1%) answered that they knew about living donor KT, and 51.1% were willing to donate. Various complications after nephrectomy (54.4%) and deterioration in health after donation (69.1%) were the most important reasons for those who were reluctant to donate, and the possibility of a decrease in economic activities after donation accounted for 33.8%. Overall, 73.2% were more likely to agree that the government should provide social and economic support to living kidney donors; this number increased to 81.3% after exposure to the description of donor nephrectomy (P<0.001). Financial support, including surgery (74.2%) and regular medical check-up costs (70.1%), was the most preferred government support.Conclusions: The Korean general population seemed to be aware of the value and safety of kidney donation, although only half of them were willing to donate due to concerns about possible complications. Most participants agreed on social and economic support for living kidney donors, especially for surgery-related costs.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Baar ◽  
Ulrich Goebel ◽  
Hartmut Buerkle ◽  
Bernd Jaenigen ◽  
Kai Kaufmann ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The beneficial effects of epidural analgesia (EDA) in terms of pain control and postoperative convalescence are widely known and led to a frequent use for patients who underwent living donor kidney nephrectomy. The objective of this study was to determine whether general anesthesia (GA) plus EDA compared to GA only, administered for living donor nephrectomy has effects on postoperative graft function in recipients. Methods: In this monocentric, retrospective cohort analysis we analyzed the closed files of all consecutive donor- recipient pairs who underwent living donor kidney transplantations from 2008 to 2017. The outcome variable was delayed graft function (DGF), defined as at least one hemodialysis within seven days postoperatively, once hyperacute rejection, vascular or urinary tract complications were ruled out. Statistical analyses of continuous variables were calculated using the two-tail Student’s t test and Fisher exact test for categorical variables with a significance level of p<0.05, respectively. Results: The study enclosed 291 consecutive living donor kidney transplantations. 99 kidney donors received epidural analgesia whereas 192 denied epidural analgesia. The groups showed balanced pretransplantational characteristics and comparable donors´ and recipients’ risk factors. 9 out of all 291 recipients needed renal replacement therapy (RRT) during the first 7 days due to delayed graft function; all of these donors received no EDA. The observed rate of DGF in recipients whose kidney donors received epidural analgesia was significantly lower (0% vs. 4.6%; p<0.031). Conclusions: In our cohort we observed a significantly lower rate of DGF when epidural analgesia for donor nephrectomy was administered. Du to restrictions of the study design this observation needs further confirmation by prospective studies. Key words: Kidney transplantation, delayed graft function, epidural analgesia, donor nephrectomy


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