A vascular surgeon's approach to renal transplantation

The blood vessels and blood supply are of first importance in organ transplantation, and the use of established vascular surgical principles and techniques can simplify renal grafting and reduce its risks and complications. This paper describes a vascular surgeon's approach to the problems of donor nephrectomy, kidney insertion, and the avoidance and management of complications, based on the surgical experience in the Royal Melbourne Hospital of some 350 transplants.