One hundred kidney transplantations in Tuzla

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Transplantation Surgery
• Immunology

Background:

• Kidney transplantation significantly improves quality of life for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients compared to dialysis.
• ESRD management remains a significant healthcare challenge globally.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the outcomes of 100 kidney transplantations performed over 13 years at UCC Tuzla.
• To analyze patient and graft survival rates, donor types, and key procedural milestones.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 100 kidney transplantations over a 13-year period.
• Evaluation of patient demographics, donor types (living related, living unrelated, deceased), and transplantation timelines.
• Kaplan-Meier survival analysis for both patients and renal grafts.

Main Results:

• One-year graft survival rate of 94%; five-year graft survival rate of 75%.
• One-year patient survival rate of 95%; five-year patient survival rate of 84%.
• Transplantation outcomes align with established literature benchmarks.

Conclusions:

• Kidney transplantation is the preferred renal replacement therapy due to superior outcomes and potential economic advantages over chronic dialysis.
• The findings provide insights for optimizing kidney transplantation protocols and improving long-term results.
• Transplantation should be prioritized within healthcare systems for ESRD management.