Trends and outcomes in right vs. left living donor nephrectomy: an analysis of the <scp>OPTN</scp>/<scp>UNOS</scp> database of donor and recipient outcomes – should we be doing more right‐sided nephrectomies?

Abstract

There are statistical differences between left and right kidney donor nephrectomies on recipient outcomes, but the difference is extremely small. The choice and laterality should be based on center and surgeon preference and experience.