| While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The donor kidney is transplanted into the right lower pelvis of the recipient. |
Review Date: July 11, 2001
Reviewed By: Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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