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Incision

While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The donor kidney is transplanted into the right lower pelvis of the recipient.

Incision

Review Date: 05/03/2006
Reviewed By: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology,Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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