Percutaneous Externally Assembled Laparoscopic (PEAL) Donor Nephrectomy: A Cohort Pain Comparison

Authors

Tyler MiskinFollow
Isaac Kelly, Loma Linda University Health Department of UrologyFollow
Matthew Pierce, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Samuel Abourbih, Loma Linda UniversityFollow
Duane D. Baldwin, Loma Linda UniversityFollow

Class Year

2018

School

School of Medicine

Abstract

Donor nephrectomies can be technically demanding. Donors also may not be fully psychologically prepared for their post-operative pain or cosmetic outcome. A novel Percutaneous Externally Assembled Laparoscopic (PEAL) paradigm was developed to decrease incisional pain and laparoscopic scars. The aim of this study is to compare the post-operative outcomes between donor nephrectomies performed with and without the PEAL instruments.

Recommended Citation

Miskin, Tyler; Kelly, Isaac; Pierce, Matthew; Abourbih, Samuel; and Baldwin, Duane D. (2017) "Percutaneous Externally Assembled Laparoscopic (PEAL) Donor Nephrectomy: A Cohort Pain Comparison," Loma Linda University Student Journal: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/llu-student-journal/vol2/iss1/11