Vascular Reconstructions in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
Author Information
Author(s): Roth Nadina, Kalteis Manfred, Krause Axel, Rösch Christiane Sophie, Huber Jürgen, Enkner Wolfgang, Haller Maria, Cejka Daniel, Függer Reinhold, Biebl Matthias
Primary Institution: Ordensklinikum Linz Elisabethinen, Linz, Austria
Hypothesis
Are arterial vascular reconstructions in living donor kidney transplantation associated with increased complication rates compared to standard procedures?
Conclusion
Arterial vascular reconstructions for kidneys with multiple renal arteries provide similar results compared to grafts with a single renal artery.
Supporting Evidence
- 211 living donor kidney transplants were performed from 2005 to 2022.
- In 32 cases, vascular reconstruction was performed.
- No significant difference in complication rates was found between the two groups.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well kidneys with multiple arteries do when transplanted. It found that they work just as well as kidneys with one artery.
Methodology
The study reviewed records of all living donor kidney transplants from 2005 to 2022, comparing those with and without vascular reconstructions.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and has a relatively small sample size.
Participant Demographics
{"mean_donor_age":54,"mean_recipient_age":44,"mean_BMI_donors":26.2,"mean_BMI_recipients":24.1,"related_donors_percentage":55.8,"male_recipients_percentage":69.5}
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.69
Statistical Significance
p=0.69
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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