Anatomical and clinical significance of lumbar veins in left laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: A novel classification based on intraoperative findings.
INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) is the gold standard, but lumbar veins on the left side are highly variable and may cause bleeding or difficulty during dissection if not anticipated. This study examines lumbar vein drainage patterns using preoperative computed tomography (CT) and intraoperative findin...