Browsing by Author "Canelo, Ruben"

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    A Fast and Safe Living-Donor "Finger-Assisted" Nephrectomy Technique: Results of 225 Cases
    (Başkent Üniversitesi, 2008-12) Hakim, Nadey S.; Canelo, Ruben; Papalois, Vassilios
    Renal transplant remains the treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease. It improves both the quality of life and the quantity of life in recipients. We present a living-donor nephrectomy technique that is less invasive than the conventional open flank incision. This technique involves only 1 incision and is smaller than the one used in the laparoscopic technique. We have successfully introduced this new technique at our center. The procedure may be done safely and is applicable in all potential donors regardless of the body mass index of the donor or the size of the surgeon’s hands. It provides excellent grafts and has allowed us to expand our living-donor program.
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    Justifying a Third Pancreas Transplant: a Case Report
    (Başkent Üniversitesi, 2008-03) Wales, Lucy; Hakim, Nadey S.; Mustafa, Nazar; Dosani, Tariq; Canelo, Ruben
    Early pancreas graft failure after simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant can occur in up to 20% of recipients. Results after pancreas retransplant continue to improve, with results comparable to primary pancreas transplants. We describe an unusual case of a third pancreas transplant in which a remnant of a previous arterial Y-graft was used for the arterial anastomosis, and we discuss the factors used to justify the decision to do a third pancreas transplant.