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[Kidney transplantation].

Evelia Mendoza Romero1, Benjamín Huerta Robles

  • 1Servicio de Nefrología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, INCICH, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Tlalpan, 14080 México, D. F.

Archivos De Cardiologia De Mexico
|May 11, 2002
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Renal transplantation has evolved significantly since 1933, with key advancements in immunosuppression and surgical techniques improving patient survival. Modern kidney transplant programs, like the one at the National Institute of Cardiology, achieve excellent outcomes with active nursing involvement.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Transplantation Medicine

Context:

  • The history of renal transplantation dates back to 1933, with early attempts yielding limited success.
  • Significant progress occurred in 1947 with a successful cadaveric kidney transplant and in 1954 with the first identical twin transplant.
  • The introduction of immunosuppressive therapy in 1961 marked a pivotal moment in transplant viability.

Purpose:

  • To provide a historical overview of renal transplantation milestones.
  • To highlight the evolution of kidney transplant success rates and techniques.
  • To detail the role of nursing in comprehensive transplant care.

Summary:

  • Early renal transplants faced challenges, but advancements like immunosuppression and successful twin transplants in the mid-20th century paved the way.

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  • Mexico saw its first successful transplant in 1968, with the National Institute of Cardiology later achieving satisfactory results.
  • A 35-year program reports 516 living donor and 19 cadaveric donor transplants with an average eight-year survival, emphasizing nursing's crucial role.

    • Impact:

    • Demonstrates the substantial progress in renal transplantation over decades.
    • Underscores the importance of immunosuppressive therapy and surgical advancements.
    • Highlights the integral role of nursing in patient and donor care throughout the transplant journey.