Laparoscopic nephrectomy · Recognition · D76
Above the upper pole on the left
Allow about two minutes for two rounds. This scenario is teaching content; the score supports revision and does not assess clinical competence.
The scenario
- Left laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.
- The hilum is controlled.
- The upper pole is being freed.
What you see
- Medial to the upper pole, a small vein runs upwards from the renal vein into yellow, lobulated tissue.
- Above and lateral, a purple edge of an organ lies against the kidney.
Teaching only · not for diagnosis or treatment decisions