Effects of Left Renal Vein Ligation During Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair on Renal Function

Left renal vein (LRV) ligation is performed during open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair to facilitate proximal anastomosis. Its impact on short, medium, and long term renal function has not been investigated in detail using appropriately validated endpoints.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research