Laparoscopic nephrectomy for organ transplant

Live kidney transplantation is an optimal alternative for patients with end-stage renal failure. The technique of donor nephrectomy has gone through a long evolution from open lumpectomy to the currently minimally invasive endoscopic methods. Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy with a “hand-assisted” technique has led to the proliferation of live donation.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy is performed at transplant centres in many countries around the world. Despite the need for one-time tools and, consequently, large hospital expenses, the quick recovery of patients makes it possible to return to active work early, allowing them to level costs for hospitals, patients and employers. Thus, the procedure in a living donor is actively developing and is the preferred method of kidney collection.

Advantages of the method 

Implantation from a living donor is coordinated in time so that you can prepare for it by providing optimal conditions, such as matching organs and reducing the time between organ removal from a living donor and its transplantation into a patient.

• A kidney taken from a living donor remains in its “natural” state, unlike a kidney taken from an inanimate donor stored on ice. As a result of this, the patient’s chances of survival are greatly increased.
• Often, the recipient of the kidney has a high level of antibodies, so you can time the removal of the kidney and its implantation at the time of treatment to reduce the level of antibodies in the recipient. This procedure is not possible with the implantation of a kidney from an inanimate donor.
• Due to the deficiency of organs for implantation, implantation from a living donor has become an additional source of organs. In cases when it comes to kidney implantation, this is the best solution to reduce the waiting period of the body.
• Kidney implantation can be performed before dialysis, which can significantly improve their life and increase the chances of successful implantation.
• Implantation from a living donor gives hope to patients who have been waiting for implantation for years.

Specialists at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic have been identifying and treating dangerous pathologies for more than 10 years. Our doctors use minimally invasive methods of surgical intervention. All medical staff is trained annually in leading European and American medical institutions. We provide around-the-clock care and control to our patients.