Hand-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal donor nephrectomy: A single-institution experience of over 500 cases-Operative technique and clinical outcomes.

This is a single-center series describing the safety and efficacy of the hand-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal donor nephrectomy for both right and left sides. It does not require intraperitoneal manipulation and allows for safe extraction of either kidney with minimal warm ischemia time.