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Review
. 2004 Nov;18(9):888-90.
doi: 10.1089/end.2004.18.888.

Visual impairment after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy

Adam R Metwalli  1 , Ryan G Davis, James F Donovan
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Review

Visual impairment after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy

Adam R Metwalli et al. J Endourol. 2004 Nov.

Abstract

Loss of vision after surgery is rare and has never been reported after a laparoscopic procedure. We describe a case of visual deficits secondary to posterior ischemic optic neuropathy after a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. The potential etiologies of postoperative visual loss are reviewed, and recommendations for avoiding this complication are discussed.

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