El modelo porcino en la cirugía experimental del trasplante renal

Abstract

Introduction and objectivesLiving donor laparoscopic renal procurement is becoming a first-line technique unless a show-learning curve. January 2006 we implement an experimental pig-kidney transplant model with the objective of evaluating differences between open and laparosopic surgical techniques as well as giving a training-oportunity to the Residents in these alternatives. Material and methodsWe have completed 25 experiments 7 out of which were performed laparoscopically (28%), 18 with conventional surgery (72%). Only 44% of the animals have survived until the end of the process. ResultsThis work evaluates different aspects on the implementation of this activity. Complications of the prothocol are analyzed. We review the literature on this topic. ConclusionsExperimental Surgery in a porcine model has become in our Hospital a key-issue for Residents Training Program, and easily could be adapted to other Centers.