TissueDB/Tissues/Kidney
The kidney is a paired retroperitoneal organ responsible for filtration, fluid balance, and waste excretion. In surgical simulation, kidney tissue analogs must replicate the organ's encapsulated parenchymal structure, cortical-medullary distinction, and vascular pedicle for nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, and percutaneous access training.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballistic gelatin | Partial | No | Percutaneous Renal Access Simulator (Ewald) | Radio-opaque calyceal model[1] |
| Silicone | Partial | Partial | Intra-abdominal Bleeding Simulator (Fernandes) | Cast from plaster mold of anatomical specimen; retroperitoneal positioning with renal arteries and veins[2] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Ewald JM, Cheng JW, Engelhart SM, Wilkinson MC, Hajiha M, Wagner H, Baldwin DD. A realistic, durable, and low-cost training model for percutaneous renal access using ballistic gelatin. Turk J Urol 2019;45(1):31–6. DOI: 10.5152/tud.2018.43569. PMID: 30668307.
- ↑ Fernandes CO, Rodrigues LR, Silva do Amaral MLBS, de Morais Rodrigues SJ, Marton-Filho MA. Low-cost simulator for intra-abdominal bleeding. Rev Col Bras Cir 2023;50:e20233512. DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20233512-en. PMID: 37971114. PMC: PMC10618030.
At a Glance
Overview
[edit source]Synonyms
[edit source]Renal tissue, kidney tissue
Anatomical terms: Ren, nephros, renal parenchyma, renal cortex, renal medulla
Regional terms: Rein (FR), Riñón (ES), Niere (DE), Rene (IT), Nier (NL)
| Authors | Arturopelayo |
|---|---|
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Kidney". Appropedia. Retrieved July 15, 2026. |