| Figure 1 |
Port placement |
| Figure 2 |
Right colon mobilization |
| Figure 3 |
Right colon mobilization |
| Figure 4 |
Gonadal vein clipped and divided |
| Figure 5 |
Gerota's fascia is incised and the adrenal gland is dissected off the upper pole of the kidney |
| Figure 6 |
Identification and mobilization of the right renal vein |
| Figure 7 |
The renal artery is exposed and dissected for an adequate length behind the IVC |
| Figure 8 |
The renal artery is occluded with three metal clips and cut |
| Figure 9 |
Renal vein clipped (Hem-o-lok) and cut, insertion of the specimen bag |
| Figure 10 |
Over-suturing the renal vein stump |
| Figure 11 |
Before the kidney was retrieved through a Pfannenstiel incision |
| Figure 12 |
Carter Thomason device for 10 mm port closure |
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