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.
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced mainly in the kidneys which stimulates the production and maintenance of red blood cells.Alternative names for erythropoietin Erythropoietin is commonly referred to as EPO. It is also called haematopoietin or haemopoietin, but these names are rarely used today.rint | Email article to a friend | Last updated: October 24, 2013. Erythropoietin is a hormone produced mainly in the kidneys which stimulates the production and maintenance of red blood cells. Alternative names for erythropoietin Erythropoietin is commonly referred to as EPO.