<P> In most cases the barely functioning existing kidneys are not removed , as removal has been shown to increase the rates of surgical morbidity . Therefore , the kidney is usually placed in a location different from the original kidney . Often this is in the iliac fossa so it is often necessary to use a different blood supply : </P>
<P> In most cases the barely functioning existing kidneys are not removed , as removal has been shown to increase the rates of surgical morbidity . Therefore , the kidney is usually placed in a location different from the original kidney . Often this is in the iliac fossa so it is often necessary to use a different blood supply : </P>
where is a transplanted kidney placed in the body
where is a transplanted kidney placed in the body
in the iliac fossa
in the iliac fossa