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Renal Transplantation - Calcutta Experience
P P Varma1, Tapan Sinha2, D Batura3
1Classified Specialist (Medicine & Nephrology), Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt-110 010; Classified Specialist (Surgery & Urology), Command Hospital, (Eastern Command), Kolkata.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|July 14, 2016
Summary
This study reports on 31 renal transplant procedures, achieving excellent graft survival rates of 96.7%. Key findings highlight successful kidney transplantation outcomes and common post-operative complications.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplant Surgery
- Immunology
Background:
- Renal transplantation is a critical treatment for end-stage renal disease.
- Understanding donor demographics and outcomes is essential for optimizing transplant programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the outcomes of 31 renal transplant procedures performed at a single center.
- To evaluate graft survival, patient survival, and complication rates.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 31 renal transplant cases.
- Data collection on donor type, recipient/donor demographics, follow-up duration, graft survival, patient survival, and complications.
Main Results:
- High graft survival (96.7%) and patient survival (90.3%) after a mean follow-up of 15.7 months.
- Common surgical complications included peri-graft hematoma, arterial kink, and graft artery thrombosis.
- Medical complications included post-transplant diabetes mellitus (19.3%) and tuberculosis (6.4%).
Conclusions:
- Renal transplantation at this center demonstrates high success rates.
- Careful monitoring for surgical and medical complications is crucial for long-term graft and patient well-being.