Morcellation devices in surgery. Laparoscopic morcellation is commonly used at surgery to remove bulky specimens from the abdomen using minimally invasive techniques. Historically, morcellation was performed using a device that required the surgeon or assistant to manually 'squeeze' the handle.
Endocrine functions of the kidneys. The kidneys produce three important hormones: erythropoietin, calcitriol (1,25- dihydroxycholecalciferol) and renin. They also synthesize prostaglandins, which affect many processes in the kidneys.
The hormone that causes the kidneys to reabsorb water and decrease urine production is antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. It is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, and is used to inhibit urine production so as to increase the volume of blood.