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This video describes orthotopic kidney auto-transplantation in a porcine model. This surgical procedure involves the transplantation of an animal's kidney graft at its original anatomical location. The model is used to investigate new treatments for end-stage kidney diseases in humans.
All procedures involving animal models have been reviewed by the local institutional animal care committee and the JoVE veterinary review board.
1. Basic techniques and common procedures
Figure 1: Study flowchart and protocol.
Abbreviations used: POD-postoperative day; ECG-electrocardiography.
Figure 2: Animal housing facility with real-time and continuous telemetry monitoring of up to 6 animals.
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