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The new kidney is implanted in the iliac fossa, a space in the groin area just below and to the side of the umbilicus; usually a right kidney is placed in the left fossa and vice versa to aid in making new attachments between blood vessels. The renal artery and vein are connected to the iliac artery and vein, and the ureter from the new kidney is either connected to the existing ureter or...
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