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A phase III randomized trial conducted to compare recovery outcomes between laparoscopic and open donor nephrectomy within a specified enhanced recovery protocol
The MEnROL trial is a phase III randomized controlled trial of Open versus Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy within a standardized enhanced recovery program. Eligible donors were randomized in a 1:1 ratio.
Laparoscopic procedures are performed by a single surgeon (AMM) while Open donor nephrectomies (ODN) were performed by an experienced team that included the laparoscopic surgeon. ODN were performed via a supracostal incision above the 11th rib and an extra-pleural extra-peritoneal approach was adopted. Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) was performed via a standard 4-port distribution. Control of the hilar vessels was performed using extra-large Hem-o-Lok clips (Weck- Covidien, Research Triangle Park, NC) and graft extraction was performed via a pre-prepared Pfannenstiel incision.
Donors are enrolled in our enhanced recovery program for donor nephrectomy. The program was compliant with the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Group (ERAS) guidelines. All donors receive epidural analgesia and are maintained on non-narcotic postoperative analgesics. Criteria for hospital discharge include ambulation, adequate pain control with oral analgesics, and sustained intake of solid food.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy arm | Experimental | This group will undergo laparoscopic donor nephrectomy |
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| Open donor nephrectomy arm | Active Comparator | This group will undergo open donor nephrectomy |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy | Procedure | Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy performed via a standard 4-port distribution. Control of the hilar vessels is performed using extra-large Hem-o-Lok clips (Weck- Covidien, Research Triangle Park, NC) and graft extraction is performed via a pre-prepared Pfannenstiel incision |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Donor recovery as evaluated by the physical fatigue domain of the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory 20 (MFI-20), | 6 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey | Scores of Short Form-36 questionnaire | 6 weeks |
| Length of Hospital stay | Length of hospital stay in days |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Individual participant data are readily shared with requesting authorities
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| Open donor nephrectomy | Procedure | Open donor nephrectomy performed via a supracostal incision above the 11th rib and an extra-pleural extra-peritoneal approach was adopted |
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| up to 2 weeks |
| Ischemia times | Warm and Cold ischemia times in minutes | up to 1 day |
| Duration of the procedure | Duration of the procedure in minutes | up to 24 hours |
| Peri-operative complications | Incidence of peri-operative complications in both groups | 90 days |
| One year graft loss | Incidence of one year graft loss in both groups | 1 year |
| Recipient complications | Incidence of recipient complications in both groups | 90 days |