Kidney Transplantation: Single-Center Experience

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Urology
• Transplant Surgery

Background:

• Kidney transplantation is a critical treatment for end-stage renal disease.
• Donor source (living vs. cadaveric) significantly impacts transplant outcomes.
• Understanding transplantation center experience is vital for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the experience of kidney transplantation at a specific center.
• To analyze outcomes and complications associated with living and cadaveric donor kidney transplants.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective analysis of 417 kidney transplantations performed between September 2009 and February 2015.
• Data collection included donor type, patient demographics, and post-operative complications.
• Analysis of donor sources: living related, living unrelated (ethical approval/cross-matching), and cadaveric donors.

Main Results:

• A total of 417 kidney transplantations were performed.
• The majority of transplants (385) involved living donors, while 32 used cadaver donors.
• Low incidence of post-operative complications such as lymphocele, urinary leakage, wound infection, and hematoma; no mortality was observed.

Conclusions:

• The kidney transplantation center demonstrated favorable outcomes.
• Morbidity and mortality rates are comparable to national and international benchmarks.
• The findings support the center's efficacy in performing renal transplantations.