2012
Laparoscopic bilateral native nephrectomies with simultaneous kidney transplantation
Martin AD, Mekeel KL, Castle EP, Vaish SS, Martin GL, Moss AA, Mulligan DC, Heilman RL, Reddy KS, Andrews PE. Laparoscopic bilateral native nephrectomies with simultaneous kidney transplantation. BJU International 2012, 110: e1003-e1007. PMID: 22882539, DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2012.11379.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral laparoscopic nephrectomyAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseSimultaneous kidney transplantationShorter total hospital stayBilateral native nephrectomyTotal hospital stayNative nephrectomyHospital stayKidney transplantationGraft functionRenal transplantPerioperative outcomesKidney transplantLaparoscopic approachSingle tertiary academic centerImmediate graft functionInvasive laparoscopic approachSimultaneous renal transplantMedian hospital stayTertiary academic centerTotal operative durationPolycystic kidney diseaseRenal transplantationComparable morbidityComplication rate
2011
When Disaster Strikes: Donor Deaths Are Treated With Intense Scrutiny, but Broader Sharing of Information to Benefit All Living Donors Should Be Implemented
Mulligan D, Abecassis M, Johnson M. When Disaster Strikes: Donor Deaths Are Treated With Intense Scrutiny, but Broader Sharing of Information to Benefit All Living Donors Should Be Implemented. American Journal Of Transplantation 2011, 11: 1540-1541. PMID: 21672145, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2011.03586.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Early Graft Function After Laparoscopically Procured Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
Tyson M, Castle E, Andrews P, Heilman R, Mekeel K, Moss A, Mulligan D, Reddy K. Early Graft Function After Laparoscopically Procured Living Donor Kidney Transplantation. Journal Of Urology 2010, 184: 1434-1439. PMID: 20727548, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2010.06.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor early graft functionEarly graft functionLiving-donor kidney transplantationGraft functionDonor kidney transplantationAcute rejectionKidney transplantationMultivariate logistic regression modelGraft function groupDelayed graft functionDonor kidney transplantsInstitutional review boardLogistic regression modelsAllograft survivalGraft nephrectomyVascular complicationsKidney transplantPerioperative parametersIndependent predictorsTransplantation databaseClinical outcomesPatient survivalBlack ethnicityMale genderDonor age
2008
Utility of the Endovascular Stapler for Right-Sided Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: A 7-Year Experience at Mayo Clinic
Ko EY, Castle EP, Desai PJ, Moss AA, Reddy KS, Mekeel KL, Mulligan DC, Andrews PE. Utility of the Endovascular Stapler for Right-Sided Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: A 7-Year Experience at Mayo Clinic. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2008, 207: 896-903. PMID: 19183537, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.07.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic donor nephrectomyRight laparoscopic donor nephrectomyDonor nephrectomyRight-sided laparoscopic donor nephrectomyRespective recipientsEndovascular gastrointestinal anastomosis staplerFavorable graft outcomesGraft failure rateRenal vascular controlGastrointestinal anastomosis staplerSignificant differencesOutcomes of rightGraft functionGraft outcomePatient demographicsPerioperative variablesVascular complicationsCreatinine levelsRetrospective reviewGIA staplerRenal hilumTransplant teamVascular controlRenal vasculatureMayo Clinic
2007
Diffuse Parenchymal Urine Leak After Kidney Transplantation Following Degloving Injury During Donor Nephrectomy
Mekeel KL, Mazur MJ, Reddy KS, Mulligan DC, Heilman RL, Chakkera HA, Andrews PE, Moss AA. Diffuse Parenchymal Urine Leak After Kidney Transplantation Following Degloving Injury During Donor Nephrectomy. American Journal Of Transplantation 2007, 7: 2039-2041. PMID: 17578504, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2007.01870.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDonor nephrectomyUrine leakRecipient graft functionGood renal functionLaparoscopic donor nephrectomyComplete deglovingGraft functionKidney transplantationPostoperative courseRenal functionPeritoneal windowLarge urinomaGlue treatmentKidneyUnconcentrated urineKidney surfaceNephrectomyLeakUrinomaPatientsTransplantationDeglovingInjuryTraumaUrine