• Title of article

    Strategies to Extend Warm Ischemia Time during Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy- Part II

  • Author/Authors

    Dorai, Thambi Department of Urology - Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers - New York, USA , Michels, Catherine Department of Urology - New York Medical College - Valhalla, USA , Goldfarb, David S New York Harbor Health Care System and New York University School of Medicine - New York, USA , Grasso, Michael Department of Urology - Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers - New York, USA

  • Pages
    15
  • From page
    157
  • To page
    171
  • Abstract
    Background and Aims: In this part of the review, particular attention is drawn towards the mechanisms by which one can pre-condition the kidneys pre-operatively by using several strategies that are nutritional, biochemical, pharmacological and environmental in nature. In addition, ideas and hypotheses are put forward that are relevant to modulating the anoxic and autophagic response to ischemic damage during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, particularly with respect to reducing the endoplasmic reticulum stress. Finally, the current trends in research involving the role of stem cells, renal hibernation and the role of the innate immune response are highlighted with the aim of exploiting these mechanisms to achieve reduced kidney damage during ischemia. Finally, the common thread behind all these approaches, namely empowering the renal mitochondria during ischemia is emphasized.
  • Keywords
    Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy , Ischemia , Hypoxia , Anoxia , Mitochondrial Dysfunction , Reactive Oxygen Species
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2010
  • Record number

    2433563