“…In thoracic aortic repair, there are suggestions that endovascular techniques are associated with lower rates of AKI compared with open techniques, especially in high-risk patients. 42,43 Interestingly however, in some types of less invasive laparoscopic surgery, specifically for nephrectomy, AKI has been linked to rhabdomyolysis when associated with male patients, high body mass index, lateral decubitus positioning, and prolonged surgical times. 44 Postoperative serious events also lead to AKI in noncardiac surgery.…”