The type of nephrectomy (kidney removal) performed on a LIVING ORGAN OR TISSUE DONOR.
National Codes:
| 10 | Open operation - transperitoneal | 
| 11 | Open operation - loin approach with rib resection | 
| 12 | Open operation - loin approach without rib resection | 
| 13 | Open operation - anterior approach extraperitoneal | 
| 20 | Laparoscopic operation - intraperitoneal | 
| 21 | Laparoscopic operation - extraperitoneal | 
| 78 | Other | 
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| plural | NEPHRECTOMY TYPES | 

