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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>A team of doctors have conducted the first laparoscopic surgery to get a kidney from a donor at the Kenya National Hospital.<\/p>\n

The surgeons made several small incisions in the donor\u2019s abdomen and removed the kidney using surgical instruments and a long, thin tube with a camera at the end (laparoscope).<\/p>\n

The three-hour operation at the KNH was led by urologists Dr Paul Njogu and Dr Charles Waihenya.<\/p>\n

The procedure was conducted on Dickson Ndekei, who donated his kidney to his cousin Dickson Njorogeson.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, Ndekei, a healthy donor, would have undergone a major operation where the kidney would be removed through a large incision.<\/p>\n

The minimally invasive surgery is carried out in a small incision.<\/p>\n

“We are moving from the traditional open method to a far more advanced modern frontier,” Njogu said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the open one, it leaves a scar, but with this method it is barely noticeable and therefore aesthetically appealing. It takes less time thereby reducing the turnaround time with better clinical outcomes.”<\/p>\n

The procedure has a shorter recovery period and the complication rate is low. In addition, the quality and function of the transplanted kidneys are excellent.<\/p>\n

Njorogeson, the recipient, was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure last year.<\/p>\n

He always felt tired and worn out after work and could not sleep well. These signs, Njoroge thought, were normal signs and symptoms of diabetes he has had since 2004.<\/p>\n

He said his eyes also turned yellowish, while his sight was blurry.<\/p>\n

Njoroge then went to PCEA Kikuyu Hospital but was referred to KNH.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt KNH fortunately, the problem was diagnosed as kidney failure. I started dialysis sessions at the renal unit. The doctors advised that there were two options; dialysis and transplant. I opted for transplant after confirming that it is successfully done in the hospital. I brought my brother and sister for donor matching and they both failed,” he said.<\/p>\n

Ndekei, his cousin, agreed to donate one of his kidneys.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a personal decision that did not need the family’s intervention. Im happy I was able to help,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n

KNH CEO Evanson Kamuri said the hospital will improve the operational efficiency of its kidney transplant programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur focus now is to reduce our operational efficiency of our transplant programme. This includes reducing our turnaround times. The presence of our tissue typing lab is also a bonus for us. It only takes a few days to get tissue typing results at a less cost,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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