[Anesthesiological problems in renal transplantation]

The physiopathological changes observed in uraemia are briefly described and an account is given pharmacological considerations relevant to the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia and muscle relaxation, The anaesthesiological management of 20 kidneys transplants (17 from living donors and 3 from cadavers) is explained. Steps taken for intra-operative care and protection of the transplanted organ to aid its function recovery are explained.