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I donated my right kidney on August 11, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In this video I share details of my procedure and recovery after a hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy for anyone who may be considering donating a kidney and is wondering what to expect. Please note that I am not a medical professional and am sharing my personal experiences only.
NOTE: Typically, the left kidney is taken since that side has a longer renal vein, which facilitates transplantation in the recipient. In my case, however, a CT scan had revealed a slight anomaly on my right side (an 8mm aneurysm), and the rule of thumb is always to leave the donor with the best kidney. I learned later that this was the reason for my third incision near my sternum for insertion of an instrument to hold my liver (located on the right side) out of the way during the procedure.