The kidney was wrapped in a cold moist pad and oriented for anastomosis. Upper pole is to the right (patient's head), the ureter is on the upper surface of the kidney. A side-biting vascular clamp was placed on the external iliac vein in preparation for the anastomosis.
Notes:
Link to this frame from your Personal Thumbnails page?
Yes
No
The venous anastomosis was performed with continuous 5-0 polypropylene. The vascular clamp was removed and a bulldog clamp was placed on the renal vein.
Notes:
Link to this frame from your Personal Thumbnails page?
Yes
No
Click the "Update" button to save your Notes and Personal Thumbnails.