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Iterative renal transplantation: our experience on third transplants.
Rocío Santos-Pérez de la Blanca1, José Medina-Polo2, Elena Peña-Vallejo2
1Department of Urology, University Hospital, 12 de Octubre, Av. de Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain. rociosantosperez@hotmail.com.
International Urology and Nephrology
|March 6, 2021
Summary
Third kidney transplants are a viable option, offering acceptable surgical outcomes and graft survival rates comparable to earlier transplants. This complex procedure requires skilled surgical teams for optimal results.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplantation Surgery
- Immunology
Background:
- Kidney transplantation is a life-saving treatment for end-stage renal disease.
- Iterative transplantation (second, third, or more) presents unique challenges.
- Understanding outcomes of third kidney transplants is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of third kidney transplantation.
- To analyze complications and graft survival rates of third transplants.
- To compare these outcomes with first and second kidney transplants.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 72 third kidney transplants performed at a single center.
- Comparison of outcomes with historical cohorts of first and second transplants.
- Data collected included patient demographics, donor type, surgical techniques, and post-operative complications.
Main Results:
- Third transplants showed higher rates of lymphocele (13.9%), rejection (34.7%), and urinary obstruction (11.1%) compared to first and second transplants.
- Five-year graft survival for third transplants was 65%, compared to 80% for first and 79% for second transplants.
- Patients undergoing third transplants had a mean dialysis duration of 70 months, with 37% being highly sensitized (PRA > 50%).
Conclusions:
- Third kidney transplantation is a feasible therapeutic option with acceptable results.
- The procedure is technically demanding and associated with increased complication rates.
- Experienced surgical teams are essential for successful third kidney transplant outcomes.
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