Satisfactory functional outcomes can be achieved by either OKT or RAKT. However, the latter technique seems to have some advantages over the former in that it is less invasive, results in less pain postoperatively, has a shorter drain withdrawal time, and has the potential for fewer complications.

Data from two centers in Northwestern Turkey show that the mortality rate for SLE is similar to the rate in Western countries.

Objective: Robotic kidney transplantation, first described by Hoznek and colleagues, and has been improved by investigators like Oberholzer and Menon. We realized the first robotic kidney transplant (RKT) in our clinic in December 2015. In this study, we aimed to present the first 15 cases we performed within 3 months. Materıal and methods:Starting from January 2016, we performed 15 RKTs in our hospital. Before surgery, the whole robotic procedure was thoroughly explained to the patients and their informed consents were taken. Results:We performed RKT in 7 male and 8 female patients. Mean patient age was 37.4±10.8 years. Mean body mass index of the patients was 22.6±3.35 kg/m². Mean preoperative creatinine and hemoglobin levels were 6.14±2.12 mg/dL and 10.04±1.64 g/dL, respectively. Mean operative time was 300.3±104.2 minutes. Mean warm ischemia and re-warming times were 1.9±0.54 minutes and 73.3±30.7 minutes, respectively. We did not need any necessity to switch to open surgery, and any intraoperative complication did not develop in any patient. Lymphocele which is one of the most frequently encountered complications was not observed in our series. Conclusion:We think that using a minimally invasive approach greater number of patients will be able to benefit from this treatment modality, and this important health issue may decrease significantly.

Objective: To present our experience with laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN), our complications and management modalities. Material and methods:Fifty-one transperitoneal LDNs performed in our clinic between the years 2011, and 2015, were evaluated retrospectively. Demographic characteristics of the patients, operative and postoperative data and complications were evaluated.Results: Nineteen female and 32 male patients with ages ranging from 24 to 65 years underwent left-(n=44), and right-sided (n=7) LDNs. Six patients had two, and one patient three renal arteries. Mean operation time was 115±11 (min-max: 90-150) minutes, and mean warm ischemia time 111±9 (min-max: 90-140 sec) seconds. Mean hospital stay was found to be 2.5±0.5 days. No patient needed to switch to open surgery. In one patient, lumbar vein was ruptured, and hemostatic control was achieved laparoscopically. Postoperative paralytic ileus developed in two patients. Three patients had postoperative atelectasis, and a febrile (38.1 o C) episode. Conclusion:LDN is a minimally invasive method with advantages of short hospital stay, less analgesic requirement, and better cosmetic results. However it should be performed by surgeons with advanced laparoscopic experience.

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