Successful kidney
transplantation is
the treatment of
choice.
Transplantation of
kidney between
parents and
children, between
brothers and sisters
and between spouses
are allowed by
Indian organ act.
Distant relative and
altruistic donors
can be considered
after obtaining
permission form the
authorisation
committee. Kidneys
from brain dead
patient are another
source. (Cadaver Tx)
Laparoscopic Donor
Nephrectomy is the
preferred surgery
for donation of the
kidney.
Reduction in
post operative
morbidity
Hospital stay is
reduced to five
days
Reduction of
usual
Nephrectomy scar
size from 11-12
inches to 3.5
inches
(mid-line)
