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[Surgical complications after kidney transplantation]
1Uroloske klinike i Zavoda za radiologiju, Medicinskog fakulteta Sveucilista u Zagrebu.
Acta Medica Iugoslavica
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Surgical complications after kidney transplantation occur in 14.5% of cases, with vascular and urological issues being most common. These complications can lead to graft loss in a significant percentage of kidney transplant recipients.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplant Surgery
- Surgical Complications
Context:
- Analysis of surgical complications in kidney transplantation over an 18-year period (1973-1990).
- Compares complication rates from a single institution with broader reported incidences.
Purpose:
- To present the authors' experience and incidence of surgical complications following kidney transplantation.
- To categorize the types of surgical complications and their impact on graft survival.
Summary:
- A total of 136 kidney transplantations were performed, with 20 patients (14.5%) experiencing surgical complications.
- Vascular (5.0%) and urological (4.3%) complications were the most frequent, accounting for 65% of all surgical issues.
- Forty percent of surgical complications resulted in graft loss, contributing to 28.1% of all graft losses.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant impact of surgical complications on kidney transplant outcomes.
- Informs surgical strategies and post-operative care to mitigate risks in kidney transplantation.
- Provides data for benchmarking and improving the quality of care in transplant centers.