Long-Term Graft Function in a Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Laparoscopic Versus Open Donor Nephrectomy

Abstract

Although earlier experiences with laparoscopic donor nephrectomies were associated with concerns about long-term effects of laparoscopic donation on the graft function in the recipient, our long-term results confirm that laparoscopic donor nephrectomy provides similar graft outcome to open donor nephrectomy.