Can transient elastography be a reliable method for assessing liver fibrosis in non alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)?
In 81.6% of our NASH patients we were able to obtain reliable LS measurements by means of TE, using a standard M-probe. In our study, approximately 30% of NASH patients had LS measurements compatible with severe fibrosis and should be evaluated for urgent measures to prevent disease progression.
Right laparoscopic donor nephrectomy requires less operating time than, and is associated with similar outcomes for donors and recipients as, left laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Right laparoscopic donor nephrectomy may be preferable in general and should be considered when multiple renal vessels are present on the left side and/or when preoperative function of the left kidney is greater than the right.