In simple words: The surgeon uses a small camera and tiny tools inserted through small cuts to remove a kidney from a living donor. The kidney is then cooled and stored until it's transplanted into the recipient.

This procedure involves the laparoscopic removal of a kidney from a living donor for transplantation. The donor is positioned supine, and the surgical site is prepped and draped. Under general anesthesia, incisions are made, and a laparoscope is inserted to visualize the abdomen. Specialized instruments are used to dissect the kidney, ureter, and blood vessels. The removed kidney is then placed in a cold preservation solution to maintain its viability until transplantation.This code can be used whether one or both kidneys are removed.

Example 1: A healthy individual donates a kidney to a family member with end-stage renal disease. The surgeon performs a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, preserving the kidney for immediate transplantation., A living donor participates in a paired kidney exchange program. The surgeon performs a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, and the harvested kidney is transported to another hospital for transplantation., An altruistic donor wishes to donate a kidney to a stranger in need. The surgeon performs a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, and the kidney is allocated through a national organ sharing network.

Documentation should include operative reports detailing the surgical technique, the condition of the harvested kidney, and the method of preservation. Informed consent from the donor is essential, along with documentation of pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care.