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Akoh JA, Rana T. Effect of ureteric stents on urological infection and graft function following renal transplantation. World J Transplant 2013; 3:1-6. [PMID: 24175202 PMCID: PMC3812932 DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v3.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2012] [Revised: 11/08/2012] [Accepted: 12/05/2012] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM: To compare urological infections in patients with or without stents following transplantation and to determine the effect of such infections on graft function.
METHODS: All 285 recipients of kidney transplantation at our centre between 2006 and 2010 were included in the study. Detailed information including stent use and transplant function was collected prospectively and analysed retrospectively. The diagnosis of urinary tract infection was made on the basis of compatible symptoms supported by urinalysis and/or microbiological culture. Graft function, estimated glomerular filtration rate and creatinine at 6 mo and 12 mo, immediate graft function and infection rates were compared between those with a stent or without a stent.
RESULTS: Overall, 196 (183 during initial procedure, 13 at reoperation) patients were stented following transplantation. The overall urine leak rate was 4.3% (12/277) with no difference between those with or without stents - 7/183 vs 5/102, P = 0.746. Overall, 54% (99/183) of stented patients developed a urological infection compared to 38.1% (32/84) of those without stents (P = 0.0151). All 18 major urological infections occurred in those with stents. The use of stent (Wald χ2 = 5.505, P = 0.019) and diabetes mellitus (Wald χ2 = 5.197, P = 0.023) were found to have significant influence on urological infection rates on multivariate analysis. There were no deaths or graft losses due to infection. Stenting was associated with poorer transplant function at 12 mo.
CONCLUSION: Stents increase the risks of urological infections and have a detrimental effect on early to medium term renal transplant function.
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Chordia P, Schain D, Kayler L. Effects of ureteral stents on risk of bacteriuria in renal allograft recipients. Transpl Infect Dis 2013; 15:268-75. [DOI: 10.1111/tid.12062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2011] [Revised: 05/24/2012] [Accepted: 10/02/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Department of Infectious Disease; Detroit Medical Center; Detroit; Michigan; USA
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- Department of Infectious Disease; University of Florida; Gainesville; Florida; USA
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- Department of Surgery; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx; New York; USA
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Tisserand B, Doré B, Touchard G, Bridoux F, Irani J. Impact à long terme des complications chirurgicales sur la survie du transplant rénal. Prog Urol 2013; 23:113-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2012.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2012] [Revised: 09/09/2012] [Accepted: 09/17/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Mathe Z, Treckmann JW, Heuer M, Zeiger A, Sauerland S, Witzke O, Paul A. Stented ureterovesical anastomosis in renal transplantation: does it influence the rate of urinary tract infections? Eur J Med Res 2012; 15:297-302. [PMID: 20696641 PMCID: PMC3351954 DOI: 10.1186/2047-783x-15-7-297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Objective Our objective was to evaluate the impact of routine use of double-J stents on the incidence of urinary tract infection after renal transplantation. Methods We conducted a retrospective-comparative single-centre study in 310 consecutive adult deceased donor kidney recipients transplanted from 2002 to 2006. Patients were divided in two groups, with or without urinary stent implantation. To evaluate the predictive factors for UTI, donor and recipients pre- and post-transplantation data were analysed. Early urological complications and renal function within 12 months of transplantation were included as well. Results A total of 157 patients were enrolled to a stent (ST) and 153 patients to a no-stent (NST) group. The rate of urinary tract infection at three months was similar between the two groups (43.3% ST vs. 40.1% NST, p = 0.65). Of the identified pathogens Enterococcus and Escherichia coli were the most common species. In multivariate analysis neither age nor immunosuppressive agents, BMI or diabetes seemed to have influence on the rate of UTI. When compared to males, females had a significantly higher risk for UTI (54.0% vs. 33.5%). Conclusion Prophylactic stenting of the ureterovesical anastomosis does not increase the risk of urinary tract infection in the early postoperative period.
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- Zoltan Mathe
- Department of General-, Visceral- and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany.
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Indu KN, Lakshminarayana G, Anil M, Rajesh R, George K, Ginil K, Georgy M, Nair B, Sudhindran S, Appu T, Unni VN, Sanjeevan KV. Is early removal of prophylactic ureteric stents beneficial in live donor renal transplantation? Indian J Nephrol 2012; 22:275-9. [PMID: 23162271 PMCID: PMC3495349 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.101247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Prophylactic ureteric stenting has been shown to reduce ureteric leaks and collecting system obstruction following renal transplantation and is in widespread use. However, the optimal time for removal of ureteric stents after renal transplantation remains unclear. Aim of this study was to compare the result of early versus late removal of ureteric stents after kidney transplantation of the laparoscopically retrieved live related donor grafts. Eligible patients were live donor kidney transplant recipients with normal urinary tracts. All recipients underwent extravesical Lich-Gregoire ureteroneocystostomy over 4F/160 cm polyurethane double J stents by a uniform technique. They were randomized on seventh postoperative day for early removal of stents on postoperative day 7 (Group I), or for late removal on postoperative day 28 (Group II). The incidence of urinary tract infections, asymptomatic bacteriuria, and urological complications were compared. Between 2007 and 2009, 130 kidney transplants were performed at one centre of which 100 were enrolled for the study, and 50 each were randomized into the two groups. Donor and recipient age, sex, native renal disease, immunosupression, number of rejection episodes, and antirejection therapy were similar in the two groups. The occurrence of symptomatic urinary tract infection during the follow-up period of 6 months was significantly less in the early stent removal group [5 out of 50 (10%) in Group I, vs 50 out of 15 (30%) in Group II, P=0.02]. Asymptomatic bacteriuria was documented in 2 out of 50 (4%) in Group I and 4 out of 50 (8%) in Group II (P=0.3). There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of ureteric leak, ureteric obstruction, or hematuria in the two groups (P=1.0). We conclude that, in kidney transplant recipients of laparoscopically retrieved live donor grafts, early stent removal at the end of first week reduces the incidence of urinary tract infection without increasing the rate of urine leak or ureteric obstruction.
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- K N Indu
- Department of Nephrology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi, India
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Routh JC, Yu RN, Kozinn SI, Nguyen HT, Borer JG. Urological complications and vesicoureteral reflux following pediatric kidney transplantation. J Urol 2012; 189:1071-6. [PMID: 23022008 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.09.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Ureteral complications of renal transplantation can dramatically impact renal outcomes. We studied whether complications are associated with preexisting genitourinary pathology or transplant using a deceased donor allograft. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all patients undergoing renal transplantation at our institution between 2000 and 2010. We abstracted patient demographic details, donor type (living vs deceased), end-stage renal disease etiology, reimplant technique, stent use, preoperative and postoperative imaging, history of lower genitourinary pathology and postoperative complication management. RESULTS A total of 211 kidneys were transplanted into 206 patients (mean age 13.7 years, mean followup 4.6 years). Most patients (89%) underwent extravesical ureteroneocystostomy without stenting (97%), with roughly half (47%) of transplants being from living donors. Preexisting urological pathology was present in 34% of cases. Postoperative obstruction or extravasation occurred in 16 cases (7.6%), of which 15 were acute. Complications were not associated with donor type, preexisting urological pathology other than posterior urethral valves, surgical technique, etiology of end-stage renal disease or patient age. However, posterior urethral valves or other preexisting genitourinary pathology was not associated with an increased likelihood of genitourinary complications. Posterior urethral valves were associated with development of postoperative vesicoureteral reflux (OR 6.7, p = 0.004) but were not associated with stent placement, surgical technique, donor type or etiology of end-stage renal disease. CONCLUSIONS Patients with posterior urethral valves undergoing renal transplantation are at increased risk for postoperative vesicoureteral reflux but not for other acute surgical complications. There is no association between donor type, etiology of end-stage renal disease, surgical technique or patient age and increased complications.
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- Jonathan C Routh
- Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Rana Y, Singh D, Gupta S, Pradhan A, Talwar R, Harkar S, Swami Y. Urological and vascular complications in 720 renal transplantations – Lessons learned. INDIAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijt.2012.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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[Characteristics of acute pyelonephritis in renal transplant patients]. Prog Urol 2012; 22:397-401. [PMID: 22657259 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2012.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2011] [Revised: 01/06/2012] [Accepted: 01/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Renal transplantation is an attractive alternative to haemodialysis for patients with renal failure. Preserving renal function after renal transplantation depends on rejection episodes and infections of the graft. PURPOSE To clarify the characteristics of acute pyelonephritis encountered in a population of kidney transplant patients and to discern risk factors occurring during the first year after transplantation. METHOD Data for all renal transplantations between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2007 came from a database. Patients were at least 18 years old. A retrospective analysis was done. RESULTS One hundred and eighty-four patients were included in the study. The incidence of acute pyelonephritis was 10.9%. In our sample, there were significantly more women who experienced pyelonephritis (P=0.012). Patients who had grafts with at least one episode of acute pyelonephritis were significantly younger (P=0.013) than transplanted patients without a history of acute pyelonephritis (44.4±10.5 and 52.2±13.4 years, respectively). CONCLUSION Our study shows a lower incidence of pyelonephritis compared with the literature. Moreover, we found that young age and female gender were risk factors for developing this infection.
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Dong J, Lu J, Zu Q, Yang S, Sun S, Cai W, Zhang L, Zhang X. Routine short-term ureteral stent in living donor renal transplantation: introduction of a simple stent removal technique without using anesthesia and cystoscope. Transplant Proc 2012; 43:3747-50. [PMID: 22172839 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.09.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2011] [Revised: 09/02/2011] [Accepted: 09/13/2011] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We evaluated routine short-time insertion of ureteral stent in living donor renal transplant at a single center. It was easy to remove the stent without cystoscopy and anesthesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between October 2007 and July 2010, a single surgeon performed 76 living donor renal transplantations at one institute. All recipients underwent extravesical ureteroneocystostomy with a 2-0 silk suture passed through the venting side hole of the double-J stent into the bladder; a quadruple knot prevented the suture's slippage or distraction from the stent. After removal of the indwelling catheter at 5 days posttransplantation, the 2-0 silk passed with the urinary stream within 72 hours. The double-J stent was removed at 7 to 10 (mean 8.4) days after kidney transplantation by pulling the 2-0 silk out of the urethral orifice without anesthesia or cystoscopy. RESULTS There was only one case of stenosis, which was resolved by surgery. No patient developed urinary leakage. There were three episodes of urinary tract infection in 70 patients during first 6 months' follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Routine short-term stenting is a safe and effective technique in living donor renal transplantation. Removal of the stent is feasible without cystoscopy or anesthesia.
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- Department of Urology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China.
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Ureteral Stents Are Associated With Reduced Risk of Ureteral Complications After Kidney Transplantation. Transplantation 2012; 93:304-8. [DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e31823ec081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Gołębiewska J, Dębska-Ślizień A, Komarnicka J, Samet A, Rutkowski B. Urinary tract infections in renal transplant recipients. Transplant Proc 2012; 43:2985-90. [PMID: 21996206 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are most common infections in renal transplant recipients and are considered a potential risk factor for poorer graft outcomes. AIM To evaluate incidence, clinical manifestations, microbiology, risk factors for UTIs, and the influence of UTIs on long-term renal graft function. PATIENTS AND METHODS We analyzed urine cultures with reference to clinical data of patients who received a renal transplantation from January to December 2009 with a 12-month follow-up. RESULTS The 1170 urine cultures were correlated with clinical data from 89 renal transplant recipients, including 58.4% males and on overall mean age of 48±14 years. The 151 episodes in 49 patients consisted of asymptomatic bacteriuria (65%, n=98); lower UTIs (13%, n=19); and upper UTIs (22%, n=34), as well as five cases of bacteremia. Nearly 48% of UTIs were diagnosed during the first month posttransplantation. The most frequently isolated uropathogens were Enterococcus faecium (33%, n=24) and Escherichia coli (31%, n=23). Beginning from the second month, most frequently found bacterium in urine cultures was E coli (65% n=51). Risk factors for posttransplant UTIs were female gender and a history of an acute rejection episode and/or a cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. All patients with vesicoureteral reflux of strictures at the ureterovesical junction suffered recurrent UTIs (n=7). The evolution of renal graft function did not differ significantly between patients with versus without UTIs. CONCLUSIONS UTIs a frequent problem after kidney transplantation most commonly exist as asymptomatic bacteriuria. E coli and E faecium are ther predominant pathogens. Exposure to intensified immunosuppression due to acute rejection episodes or CMV infections represents a risk factor for UTIs. Vesicoureteral reflux or strictures at the ureterovesical junction are risk factors for recurrent UTIs. UTIs did not impair 1-year graft function.
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- J Gołębiewska
- Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.
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Bardonnaud N, Pillot P, Guichard G, Lillaz J, Delorme G, Nguyen-Huu Y, Chabannes E, Bernardini S, Bittard H, Kleinclauss F. Complications urinaires après réimplantation urétérovésicale selon la technique du « one-stitch » en transplantation rénale. Prog Urol 2012; 22:22-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2011.08.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2011] [Revised: 08/29/2011] [Accepted: 08/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Dols LFC, Terkivatan T, Kok NFM, Tran TCK, Weimar W, IJzermans JNM, Roodnat JI. Use of stenting in living donor kidney transplantation: does it reduce vesicoureteral complications? Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1623-6. [PMID: 21693245 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2010] [Accepted: 01/12/2011] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The risk of urologic complications after kidney transplantation is 0% to 30%. We studied the impact of prophylactic stent placement during transplantation by assessing the necessity for a percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) after living kidney transplantation. From January 2003 to December 2007, 342 living donor kidney transplantations were performed. Intra- and postoperative data were collected retrospectively from 285 patients with stent and 57 without. Baseline characteristics were not significantly different between groups, except for the number of previous transplantations: 31 (11%) patients with versus 16 (28%) without stent had a history of >1 transplantation (P < .001). From patients with PCN, 55 (87%) patients in the stented group received a PCN <3 months versus 11 (100%) in the nonstented group (P = .71). The reoperation rate for urologic complications was similar in both groups (3% (stented) versus 5% (nonstented; P = .43). In multivariate analysis, risk for PCN was similar in both groups (odds ratio 1.21, 95% confidence interval 0.5-2.5). Recipient survival was not significantly different. One- and 3-year death-censored graft survival was not significantly different between stented (89% and 84%) and nonstented group (90% and 85%, P = .71 and P = .96). Ureteral stent insertion is not associated with a reduced rate of PCN placement in living donor kidney transplantation.
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- L F C Dols
- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Rajaian S, Kumar S. There is no need to stent the ureterovesical anastomosis in live renal transplants. Indian J Urol 2011; 26:454-6. [PMID: 21116376 PMCID: PMC2978456 DOI: 10.4103/0970-1591.70595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Double-J (DJ) stents are used in urology practice for various reasons. In renal transplantation, DJ stenting is used to treat the complications like urine leak and ureteric obstruction. However, the role of routine or prophylactic DJ stenting during renal transplantation is debatable. Most of the urinary complications occurring following renal transplantation are because of poor surgical technique and transplant ureteric ischemia. Routine DJ stenting cannot be a substitute for sound surgical technique, which avoids ureteric devascularization and create watertight ureterovesical anastomosis. DJ stenting increases the risk for complications like recurrent urinary tract infection, stent encrustation, stone formation, hematuria, and severe storage lower urinary tract symptoms. Routine DJ stenting during renal transplantation is not mandatory. It can harm an immunosuppressed renal transplant recipient by predisposing to various complications.
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- Shanmugasundaram Rajaian
- Department of Urology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu - 632004, India
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Vesicoureteric complications present early after transplantation and contribute to patient morbidity, graft loss and mortality. Ureteral stenting provides a decrease in ureteroneocystostomy anastomotic complications following renal transplantation. There should be prophylactic stent insertion with endoscopic removal at a designated time post transplantation. With the addition of antibiotic prophylaxis post transplantation, ureteric stenting does not increase the rate of urinary tact infections. There is no significant increase in cost for stenting during transplantation in comparison to management of major ureteric complications. Routine stenting causes significant cost-saving per year and prevents anastomotic complications. It is wise to stent the transplant ureter routinely.
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- Ritesh Mongha
- Departments of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110 070, India
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Sténoses urétérales après transplantation rénale : facteurs de risque et impact sur la survie. Prog Urol 2011; 21:389-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2010.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2010] [Revised: 10/17/2010] [Accepted: 11/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Vaccarisi S, Cannistrà M, Pellegrino V, Cavallari G, Nardo B. Urologic Complications in Kidney Transplantation: A Single-Center Experience. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1074-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Luján S, García-Fadrique G, Budía A, Broseta E, Jiménez-Cruz F. [Should ureteral catheterization be systematically used in kidney transplants?]. Actas Urol Esp 2011; 35:213-7. [PMID: 21397987 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2010.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2010] [Accepted: 10/08/2010] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess if the systematic use of double J ureteral catheters in ureteroneocystostomies of kidney transplants reduces the rate of complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Non-randomized prospective, comparative study of parallel groups in 194 kidney transplants. We established two equal groups, 111 patients with double J catheter and another of 83 catheter-free patients. We studied the incidence of complications between both groups by means of a univariate comparative study (X2 test)and a multivariate analysis (logistic regression). RESULTS In the catheter group, the overall complications appeared in 22.2% as opposed to 43.3% of the catheter-free group (p=0.04). Depending on the ureteral transplant, complications appeared in 38.12% of the Paquin type reimplantation as opposed to the 20.3% in Lich-Gregoir (p=0.09). There was evidence of 1 (0.9%) urinary fistula in the catheter group as opposed to 5 (6%) in the catheter-free group (p=0.08), and 3 (2.7%) ureterovesical anastomosis stricture in the group with catheter against 7 (8.4%) of the catheter-free group (p=0.13). The multivariate analysis showed that not using the catheter increases the risk of suffering complications related to reimplantation (OR: 2.55; IC 95%, 1.37-4.75). The risk of fistula increased significantly when a catheter was not placed (OR 9.19, IC 95%, 1.01-84.7). There were no differences between the two groups as regards urinary tract infections; there were 3 (2.7%) in the catheter group and 1 (1.2%) in the catheter-free group (p=0,63). CONCLUSIONS The placement of a double J catheter reduces complications related to ureteral reimplantation without increasing the morbidity associated with their use.
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España.
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Luna E, Cerezo I, Abengózar A, Garcia de Vinuesa E, Martínez C, Villa J, Cubero J. Urologic Complications After Kidney Transplantation: Involvement of the Double-J Stent and the Urologic Suture. Transplant Proc 2010; 42:3143-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Effectiveness of a 5-day external stenting protocol on urological complications after renal transplantation. World J Surg 2010; 33:2722-6. [PMID: 19774409 PMCID: PMC2840662 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-009-0224-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Ureteral stents are successful in reducing urological complications after renal transplantation. However, the optimal duration and method of stenting have not yet been clarified. The objective of the present study was to investigate the frequency of urological complications when a 5-day external stented ureterocystostomy protocol was followed. Methods A single-center nonrandomized analysis of 392 kidney transplantations between June 2003 and June 2007 was conducted. From July 2005 all 196 renal transplant recipients received a 5-day external stented ureterocystostomy. A urological complication was defined as any cause leading to the placement of a percutaneous nephrostomy catheter and/or surgical revision of the ureterocystostomy. Results In the non-stented group, 21 of the 196 patients (10.7%) developed a urological complication compared to 13 patients (6.6%) in the stented group (p = 0.151). In the stented group, 2 of the 66 recipients of a living donor transplant (3.0%) developed a urological complication compared to 8 of the 59 recipients (13.6%) in the non-stented group (P = 0.030). Eleven of 130 recipients of a deceased donor transplant (8.5%) in the stented group developed a urological complication, compared to 13 of the 137 recipients (9.5%) in the non-stented group (P = 0.769). The surgical revision rate of the stented and the non-stented group was 5/13 39% and 6/21 29%, respectively. Conclusions A 5-day routine external stent protocol is efficacious in living donor renal transplantation in preventing early postoperative ureter obstruction, but this stenting period seems inadequate for deceased donor renal transplantation.
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Irtan S, Maisin A, Baudouin V, Nivoche Y, Azoulay R, Jacqz-Aigrain E, El Ghoneimi A, Aigrain Y. Renal transplantation in children: critical analysis of age related surgical complications. Pediatr Transplant 2010; 14:512-9. [PMID: 20070565 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3046.2009.01260.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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To determine age-related risk factors of urological and vascular complications. We performed a retrospective analysis of the data of 202 renal transplantations in 193 children between 1989 and 2007 at a single institution. Out of 193 grafts (combined renal and liver grafts were excluded), we observed urological complications in 42 cases (21.7%) leading to graft loss in one case and vascular complications in 27 cases (13.9%) leading to graft loss in seven. The urological complications were VUR (n=25, 12.4%), ureteral stricture (n=10, 5%), anastomotic leak (n=4, 2%), ureteral necrosis (n=2, 1%), and incrustative pyelitis (n=1, 0.5%). Vascular complications were arterial stricture (n=14, 7.2%), arterial thrombosis (n=4, 2%), venous thrombosis (n=2, 1%), and others (n=7). Donors aged less than six yr were a risk factor of vascular complications leading to graft loss (p=0.0001), whereas patients with PUV had more urological complications (p=0.001). Overall patient and graft survival is 93.1% and 84% at five yr, respectively. Surgical complications remain a major cause of graft loss (12%) and morbidity in children's kidney transplantation (38.9%). Young age of donors is the major risk factor of early graft loss as a result of vascular complication. However, donor selection based on age is limited by the shortage of organs.
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- S Irtan
- Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Department of Paediatric Nephrology, Robert Debre Hospital, Paris, France.
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Zhou F, Fang ZQ, Zhang YN, Chen W, Liu YL, Ye G. Suture-free technique of extravesical ureteroneocystostomy with ring pin stapler: experimental study of canines. I. Preliminary results. Urology 2010; 76:500-6. [PMID: 20451973 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2010.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2009] [Revised: 01/05/2010] [Accepted: 01/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the mechanical and sutured ureteroneocystostomy in a canine model. METHODS In 18 dogs, extravesical ureteroneocystostomy on 1 side was randomly assigned to end-to-side anastomosis performed with a titanium ring-pin stapler or interrupted absorbable sutures. To create the antireflux tunnel, the longitudinal line of the muscle layer was closed over the implanted ureter with titanium clips or sutures. At 3 months postoperatively, renal ultrasonography, intravenous urography, ascending cystography, the Whitaker test, and the macroscopic and microscopic results were assessed. RESULTS The ureteroneocystostomy with the ring pin stapler and the antireflux tunnel construction with titanium clips had a 100% technical success rate. Compared with manual suturing anastomosis, the suture-free technique took a significantly shorter time and resulted in slightly, but not significantly, less ureteral obstruction after 3 months. One dog in group 2 had evidence of ureteral dilation and hydronephrosis compared with the normal contralateral side. No signs of stone formation, urinary cyst, or fistulas were found after either closure method. None of the 18 dogs demonstrated vesicoureteral reflux. Histologic examination showed no signs of acute inflammation or marked fibrosis in any of the 18 specimens. Moreover, the intrapelvic pressure in group 1 was approximately similar to that of the normal contralateral side. CONCLUSIONS Ureteroneocystostomy performed with a titanium ring-pin stapler is feasible and faster than using conventional sutures. This suture-free technique is simple and safe, with possibly lower complication rates than a nonstented suture technique. Additional studies with a longer follow-up duration are needed to confirm these results.
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- Feng Zhou
- Department of Urology, Center of Nephrology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Guvence N, Oskay K, Karabulut I, Ayli D. Effects of ureteral stent on urologic complications in renal transplant recipients: a retrospective study. Ren Fail 2010; 31:899-903. [PMID: 20030524 DOI: 10.3109/08860220903216105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of ureteral stents used in renal transplantation on urologic as well as other complications. Cases of renal transplants from living or deceased donors performed in our hospital were retrospectively evaluated. The effects of the routine use of ureteral stents on postoperative complications were investigated. All outcomes and complications encountered during the postoperative follow-up were recorded. The Lich-Gregoire technique, which is a method of extravesical ureteroneocystostomy, was performed on all patients. One hundred and twenty-two patients underwent renal transplantation between 2001 and 2007 in our hospital. Stents were placed routinely in all patients. Leakage was observed in one patient, and one patient developed an obstruction; however, none of the patients developed an infection. A lymphocele developed in one patient. All urologic complications were treated without major morbidity. Graft loss did not occur. Complications following urinary anastomosis have a high rate of morbidity in renal transplantation. Ureteral stenting in renal transplant recipients prevents early urologic complications. The data generated in the current study were compared to the literature.
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- Necmettin Guvence
- Ministry of Health, Ankara Etlik Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Transplantation Clinic, Ankara, Turkey.
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Regan SM, Sethi AS, Powelson JA, Goggins WC, Milgrom ML, Sundaram CP. Symptoms Related to Ureteral Stents in Renal Transplants Compared with Stents Placed for Other Indications. J Endourol 2009; 23:2047-50. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2009.0112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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- Stanton M. Regan
- Department of Urology, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio
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- Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Walnut Creek, California
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- Division of Transplantation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Transplantation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Transplantation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Nie Z, Zhang K, Huo W, Li Q, Zhu F, Jin F. Comparison of urological complications with primary ureteroureterostomy versus conventional ureteroneocystostomy. Clin Transplant 2009; 24:615-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2009.01134.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nie ZL, Zhang KQ, Li QS, Jin FS, Zhu FQ, Huo WQ. Treatment of urinary fistula after kidney transplantation. Transplant Proc 2009; 41:1624-6. [PMID: 19545693 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.10.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2008] [Accepted: 10/06/2008] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Urinary fistula is a common complication after kidney transplantation and may lead to graft loss and patient death. Its current incidence ranges from 1.2% to 8.9%. From December 1993 to April 2007, 1223 kidney transplant procedures were performed by our kidney transplantation team. In 948 recipients (group 1), we performed an extravesical ureteroneocystostomy, and in 275 recipients (group 2), a terminoterminal ureteroureterostomy (UU). We observed urinary fistulas in 43 patients (3.5%), with mean onset at 6 days (range, 3-20 days) posttransplantation. Urinary fistula was significantly more common in group 1 compared with group 2 (4.1% and 1.5%, respectively; P < .05). The distal ureteral necrosis was the major frequent cause of urinary fistula (n = 34; 76.7%), which required either a second ureteroneocystostomy or UU using the native ureter. Of these 21 fistulas, including 10 recurrent fistulaes, were successfully treated with pedicled omentum covering the anastomotic stoma. Conservative treatment with a stent and Foley catheter drainage for 1 to 2 weeks was successful in 8 patients. All patients with a urinary fistula regained normal graft function except 1 in whom transplant nephrectomy was necessary because of pelvic and ureteral necrosis. There was no recipient loss secondary to urinary fistula. In conclusion, UU can decrease the incidence of urinary fistula after kidney transplantation. Most urinary fistulas require surgical management; and pedicled omentum is useful to repair the fistula.
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- Z-L Nie
- Department of Urology, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Giakoustidis D, Diplaris K, Antoniadis N, Papagianis A, Ouzounidis N, Fouzas I, Vrochides D, Kardasis D, Tsoulfas G, Giakoustidis A, Miserlis G, Imvrios G, Papanikolaou V, Takoudas D. Impact of double-j ureteric stent in kidney transplantation: single-center experience. Transplant Proc 2009; 40:3173-5. [PMID: 19010225 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.08.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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We retrospectively evaluated the use of double-j stent and the incidence of urological complications in 2 groups of patients who received a kidney transplant. From January 2005 to September 2007 we studied 172 patients receiving kidney transplants, 65 and 107 from living and cadaver donors, respectively. From the 172 patients, a total of 34 were excluded due to ureterostomy or Politano-Leadbetter ureterovesical anastomosis. Another 21 patients were excluded from the study due to graft loss due to acute or hyperacute rejection, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, or vascular complication. The remaining patients were divided into 2 groups: group A (44 patients) and B (73 patients) with versus without the use of a double-j-stent, respectively. The 2 groups were comparable in terms of donor and recipient gender, ischemia time, and delayed graft function. We failed to observes significant differences between the 2 groups in mean hospital stay (23 +/- 9 and 19 +/- 9), urinary leak (2.3% and 4.1%), and urinary tract infection (20.4% and 19.2%), among groups A and B, respectively. The only difference observed concerned the gravity of the urinary leak; no surgical intervention was needed among the double-j stent group versus 2 patients demanding ureterovesical reconstruction in the nonstent group. In conclusion, our data suggested that the routine use of a double-j stent for ureterovesical anastomosis neither significantly increased urinary tract infection rates, nor decreased the incidence of urinary leaks, but may decrease the gravity of the latter as evidenced by the need for surgical intervention.
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- D Giakoustidis
- Department of Transplant Surgery, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Hippokration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Ranganathan M, Akbar M, Ilham MA, Chavez R, Kumar N, Asderakis A. Infective complications associated with ureteral stents in renal transplant recipients. Transplant Proc 2009; 41:162-4. [PMID: 19249503 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2008] [Revised: 10/12/2008] [Accepted: 10/29/2008] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Stenting of the ureter is commonly performed during renal transplantation to avoid early complications. However, it predisposes to infections that may pose a significant threat to the graft and patient. Our study sought to investigate the incidence of infections associated with stents in renal transplant recipients. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of 100 consecutive renal transplant recipients performed over 1 year with 6 months follow-up. RESULTS The median recipient age was 46 years (range, 19-71 years). Among the study group, 75 patients received an organ from deceased donor and 25 from live donor. In our study, there were 79 patients with a stent (ST) and 18 without a stent (WOST); 3 patients who required nephrectomy were excluded from the study. There were 2 ureteric stenoses that occurred following stent removal: 1 required surgical correction and 1 was treated radiologically. There were no cases of urinary leak. The incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) was significantly greater among ST compared with WOST subjects (71% vs 39%; P = .02). New episodes of UTI following removal of the stent were more common among patients who had experienced infections while having a stent compared with infection-free stented patients (54% vs 30%; P = .04). CONCLUSIONS A ureteric stent may help to reduce early postoperative complications (leak and stricture), but increased the likelihood of UTI. Infection while having a ureteric stent was associated with a high recurrence rate of UTI even after stent removal.
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- M Ranganathan
- Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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Maheshwari R, Chaturvedi S, Srivastava A. Is routine use of Double-J stent necessary in Renal Transplantation? INDIAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s2212-0017(11)60090-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Buresley S, Samhan M, Moniri S, Codaj J, Al-Mousawi M. Postrenal transplantation urologic complications. Transplant Proc 2008; 40:2345-6. [PMID: 18790231 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We sought to explore the incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, management options, and outcomes of post renal transplant urologic complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between November 1993 and December 2005, we performed 646 renal transplantation procedures in 373 males and 273 females, of whom 81 were children. Kidney grafts were obtained from 461 living and 185 cadaveric donors. The medical records were retrospectively reviewed for urologic complications. Affected patients presented clinically with impaired kidney function: the diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasound scanning, isotope renal scanning, magnetic resonance urography, and/or antegrade urography. Ureteric stricture was managed by percutaneous antegrade ureteric dilatation and stenting, or by surgical reconstruction. Urine leak was treated by prolonged bladder drainage or surgical reconstruction. Renal stones were treated with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. RESULTS Urologic complications were detected in 31 recipients (4.8%), including 21 males and 10 females, among whom 4 were children. They had received kidney grafts from 19 living and 12 cadaveric donors. Urologic complications were ureteric strictures in 15 (2.58%), urine leaks in 15 (2.58%), and ureteric stone in 1 (0.17%) recipients. There was no graft loss to urologic complications. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of post-kidney transplant urologic complications was 4.8%. They were more common among male recipients and after cadaveric kidney transplantation. Although ureteric stricture presented late posttransplantation and was more common among children (4.23%), urine leak presented early and was more common in the elderly (4.69%). All urologic complications were successfully managed, with no graft loss.
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- S Buresley
- Hammed Al-Essa Organ Transplantation Centre, Kuwait.
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Zavos G, Pappas P, Karatzas T, Karidis NP, Bokos J, Stravodimos K, Theodoropoulou E, Boletis J, Kostakis A. Urological complications: analysis and management of 1525 consecutive renal transplantations. Transplant Proc 2008; 40:1386-90. [PMID: 18589113 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.03.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2008] [Accepted: 03/11/2008] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Urological complications after renal transplantation increase morbidity, delay graft function, and occasionally lead to graft and/or patient loss. The aim of this study was to analyze the causes of and therapeutic approaches to urological complications in renal transplantation as they related to patient outcomes. A series of 1525 consecutive renal transplantations were performed over a 24-year period. Renal grafts were obtained in 814 cases from living-related and in 711 from cadaveric donors. A Lich-Gregoire ureterovesical reimplantation technique with minimal bladder wall dissection was employed in all cases. Ureteral stents were routinely used in cadaveric transplants and exceptionally among living-related grafts. Urological complications were classified according to the mechanism and site of urinary tract involvement: graft ureteropelvic junction obstruction/stenosis (A), ureteral obstruction/stenosis (B), ureterovesical anastomosis obstruction/stenosis (C), urinary leakage (D), and other (E). Overall, we encountered 96 urological complications (6.3%). Group C complications occurred in 29 cases (30.2%), followed by 27 cases (28.1%) for group B patients, 25 cases (26.0%) for group D, 12 cases (12.5%) for group A, and 3 cases (3.1%) for group E patients. Surgical intervention was required in 49 (51.0%) of all urological complications. The others (n = 47, 49.0%) were treated either conservatively or by minimally invasive procedures. A rapid diagnosis of urological complications, assisted by early posttransplant DTPA scans, routine ultrasonography, and especially prompt treatment, resulted in compensation of renal graft dysfunction in the vast majority (n = 90, 93.8%) of cases. Surgical techniques of graft retrieval and reimplantation are of utmost importance to minimize the incidence of urological complications.
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- G Zavos
- Transplantation Unit, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Assessing the value of ureteral stent placement in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. Transplantation 2008; 85:986-91. [PMID: 18408579 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e318169bf11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ureteral stent placement at kidney transplantation may reduce stenosis or leakage (S/L) complication rates. However, stent placement may also increase risk for early urinary tract infection (early UTI; <3 months after transplant) and BK virus allograft nephropathy (BKVAN). In children, the usefulness of stent placement is not well defined. METHODS We analyzed retrospective data from children transplanted at our center for the three above outcomes in relation to stents. At our center, stent placement decision is driven by surgeon preference. RESULTS Among 129 transplants from 1996 to 2006, early UTI was seen in 9.3% and S/L in 4.6%. By univariate analyses, stent placement was a significant risk factor for early UTI (P=0.0399) but not protective for S/L (P=0.23). In multivariate analyses, stent placement, human leukocyte antigen match, and bladder augmentation increased the odds ratio for early UTI. Only deceased donor source increased the odds ratio for S/L. In a truncated data set from 1999 to 2006, BKVAN occurred in 9 of 93 (9.6%). Per minute increase in warm ischemia time was the only significant risk factor for BKVAN by both univariate and Cox regression analyses. Stent placement did not improve graft survival (P=0.5726) but required general anesthesia for removal in the operating room, leading to additional cost and potential risk. CONCLUSION Routine stent placement in children in this era of low urological complication rates and BKVAN needs reevaluation.
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Georgiev P, Böni C, Dahm F, Maurus CF, Wildi S, Rousson V, Wüthrich RP, Clavien PA, Weber M. Routine Stenting Reduces Urologic Complications as Compared with Stenting “On Demand” in Adult Kidney Transplantation. Urology 2007; 70:893-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.06.1100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2007] [Revised: 04/30/2007] [Accepted: 06/26/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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DuBay DA, Lynch R, Cohn J, Ads Y, Punch JD, Pelletier SJ, Campbell DA, Englesbe MJ. Is routine ureteral stenting cost-effective in renal transplantation? J Urol 2007; 178:2509-13; discussion 2513. [PMID: 17937936 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2007] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Recent collective reviews show that ureteral stenting provides a decrease in ureteroneocystostomy anastomotic complications following renal transplantation. We identified the specific morbidity associated with urinary complications following renal transplantation and quantified the health care resources required to treat these patients at a high volume center. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective databases were used to identify patients with a renal transplant who had urinary complications and track postoperative hospital readmissions and admission diagnostic codes. Financial models were used to estimate the variable direct costs of prophylactic stent placement and removal. Cost based analysis was performed to assess the financial feasibility of routine stenting following renal transplantation. RESULTS Patient specific morbidity and hospital readmissions were significantly increased in patients with a transplant who had a urinary complication. The incremental hospital costs incurred in a patient with a renal transplant who had urinary leakage during the first 12 months postoperatively was $20,121. Routine placement of an anastomotic stent was inexpensive. Approximately 22 or 23 stents could be placed at the same incremental cost of treating 1 patient with a urinary complication in the hospital. CONCLUSIONS Urinary anastomotic complications following renal transplantation are highly morbid. Even with modest decreases in urinary complications prophylactic ureteral stent placement is financially advantageous.
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- Derek A DuBay
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0331, USA
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Lee RS, Bakthavatsalam R, Marsh CL, Kuhr CS. Ureteral complications in renal transplantation: a comparison of the Lich-Gregoir versus the Taguchi technique. Transplant Proc 2007; 39:1461-4. [PMID: 17580162 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2006] [Revised: 10/24/2006] [Accepted: 11/16/2006] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Modifications of the Lich-Gregoir extravesical ureteroneocystostomy have become the standard technique for management of the ureter during renal transplantation. We performed a comparative outcome examination of the standard Lich-Gregoir technique and the Taguchi or "one-stitch" technique. METHODS We reviewed our experience at the University of Washington with the Taguchi (one-stitch, Minnesota) extravesical reimplant technique that involves tacking the distal ureter to the bladder mucosa with a single absorbable stitch. RESULTS During a 3.5-year period, 330 renal transplants were performed and in 73 cases a Taguchi ureteral anastomosis was employed rather than the Lich-Gregoir technique (238 cases). The overall complication rate for the Taguchi technique was 23% (n = 16) as opposed to 7.1% for the Lich-Gregoir technique. When comparing the Taguchi to the Lich-Gregoir technique, there was a significant increase in hematuria and ureteral complications (P = .002, .012). In a multivariate analysis, the Taguchi technique was a significant risk factor for both hematuria and ureteral complications. CONCLUSIONS In summary, our limited experience with Taguchi ureteroneocystostomy resulted in dramatically higher complication rates than the modified the Lich-Gregoir technique.
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- R S Lee
- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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Tavakoli A, Surange RS, Pearson RC, Parrott NR, Augustine T, Riad HN. Impact of stents on urological complications and health care expenditure in renal transplant recipients: results of a prospective, randomized clinical trial. J Urol 2007; 177:2260-4; discussion 2264. [PMID: 17509336 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.01.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2006] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE We performed a randomized, prospective trial to compare the incidence of early urological complications and health care expenditures in renal transplant recipients with or without ureteral stenting. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients receiving a renal transplant at a single center were randomized preoperatively to undergo Double-J stent or no-stent ureterovesical anastomosis from November 1998 to October 2001. Early urological mechanical complications were recorded, including urinary leakage or obstruction, or urinary tract infections within 3 months of transplantation. Direct health care costs associated with stenting, urological complications and urinary tract infection management were also collected. RESULTS A total of 201 patients were randomized to a stent (112) and a no-stent (89) group. In the no-stent group 11 patients received a stent due to intraoperative findings and were excluded from study. At 3 months there were significantly more cases of urinary leakage (8.9% vs 0.9%, p <0.008) and ureteral obstruction (7.7 % vs 0%, p <0.004) in the no-stent than in the stent group. Mean time of stent removal was 74.3 days. A significant increase in urinary tract infections was observed when stent was left greater than 30 days after transplantation compared to the rate in the no-stent group (p <0.02). An additional cost of 151 UK pounds per patient was incurred in the no-stent group vs the stent group. CONCLUSIONS Using a ureteral stent at renal transplantation significantly decreases the early urinary complications of urine leakage and obstruction. However, there is a significant increase in urinary tract infections, primarily beyond 30 days after transplantation. Stent removal within 4 weeks of insertion appears advisable.
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- A Tavakoli
- Renal and Pancreas Transplant Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Abou-Elela A, Morsy A, Reyad I, Torky M, Meshref A, Barsoum R. Modified extravesical ureteral reimplantation technique for kidney transplants. Int Urol Nephrol 2007; 39:1005-9. [PMID: 17562215 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-007-9204-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2006] [Accepted: 03/13/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE We describe a modification and evaluate a technique of extravesical ureteral reimplantation for kidney transplant. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed the records of 120 kidney transplant recipients who underwent ureteral reimplantation via a modified extravesical technique. Follow-up evaluation included renal ultrasonography. Because reflux is not routinely assessed in transplant cases, only symptomatic reflux was considered a complication and accessed with voiding cystourethrography (VCUG). The urological complications evaluated included urinary fistula, ureteral stenosis and symptomatic vesicoureteral reflux. RESULTS The modified extravesical technique produced a successful result in 93.4% of patients with no symptomatic reflux or anastomotic obstruction. Anastomotic complications included stenosis in four patients, prolonged leakage and fistula in three patients, and symptomatic vesicoureteral reflux in one patient. Other urologic complications included complicated hematuria in three patients, postoperative urosepsis in one patient, and ureteral stenosis caused by extrinsic compression in three patients due to lymphocele (two patients) and by adhesions (one patient). CONCLUSIONS The modified extravesical ureteral reimplantation is a reliable procedure with predictable results comparable to those of more-traditional techniques and proved to be efficient without increasing the incidence of urological or anastomotic complications. This modified technique offers two advantages; removal of the ureteral stent with the urethral catheter without the need for a postoperative cystoscopy and facilitation of postoperative endoscopic maneuvers if needed.
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- Ashraf Abou-Elela
- Urology, Cairo University, 1, Obour Buildings, Salah Salem St., Ap. 12, Nasr City, Cairo, 35290, Egypt.
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Englesbe MJ, Dubay DA, Gillespie BW, Moyer AS, Pelletier SJ, Sung RS, Magee JC, Punch JD, Campbell DA, Merion RM. Risk factors for urinary complications after renal transplantation. Am J Transplant 2007; 7:1536-41. [PMID: 17430402 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2007.01790.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Urinary complications are common following renal transplantation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the risk factors associated with renal transplant urinary complications. We collected data on 1698 consecutive renal transplants patients. The association of donor, transplant and recipient characteristics with urinary complications was assessed by univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models, fitted to analyze time-to-event outcomes of urinary complications and graft failure. Urinary complications were observed in 105 (6.2%) recipients, with a 2.8% ureteral stricture rate, a 1.7% rate of leak and stricture, and a 1.6% rate of urine leaks. Seventy percent of these complications were definitively managed with a percutaneous intervention. Independent risk factors for a urinary complication included: male recipient, African American recipient, and the "U"-stitch technique. Ureteral stricture was an independent risk factor for graft loss, while urinary leak was not. Laparoscopic donor technique (compared to open living donor nephrectomy) was not associated with more urinary complications. Our data suggest that several patient characteristics are associated with an increased risk of a urinary complication. The U-stitch technique should not be used for the ureteral anastomosis.
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- M J Englesbe
- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation and School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Dinckan A, Tekin A, Turkyilmaz S, Kocak H, Gurkan A, Erdogan O, Tuncer M, Demirbas A. Early and late urological complications corrected surgically following renal transplantation. Transpl Int 2007; 20:702-7. [PMID: 17511829 DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2007.00500.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to assess outcomes of urological complications after kidney transplantation operation. Nine-hundred and sixty-five patients received a kidney transplant between 2000 and 2006. In total, 58 (6.01%) developed urological complications, including urinary leakage (n = 15, 1.55%), stenosis (n = 29, 3%), vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) (n = 12, 1.2%), calculi (n = 1, 0.1%) and parenchymal fistulae (n = 1, 0.1%). Urinary leakage cases were treated by ureteroneocystostomy (UNS) via a double-J stent and stenosis cases by UNS. Fenestration was performed in patients developing lymphoceles and unresponsive to percutaneous drainage. VUR treatment was performed by ureteroneocystostomy revision or UNS. Stent usage during ureteric reimplantation was observed to reduce urinary leakage. Surgical complication rates in renal transplantation recipients according to donor type (living versus cadaveric) and the status of stent use (with stent versus without stent) were 5.53% vs. 7.27% (P = 0.064) and 5.24% vs. 20% (P < 0.01) respectively. No recurrence, graft loss or death was seen after these interventions. Comparison of recipients with and without urological complication showed that there was no difference between groups (P > 0.05) with respect to last creatinine level. No graft or patient loss was associated with urological complications. Urological complications that can be surgically corrected should be aggressively treated by experienced surgeons and graft loss avoided.
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- Ayhan Dinckan
- Akdeniz University Transplantation Center, Antalya, Turkey.
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Mazzucchi E, Souza GL, Hisano M, Antonopoulos IM, Piovesan AC, Nahas WC, Lucon AM, Srougi M. Primary reconstruction is a good option in the treatment of urinary fistula after kidney transplantation. Int Braz J Urol 2007; 32:398-403; discussion 403-4. [PMID: 16953905 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-55382006000400003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2006] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES urinary fistula is a morbid complication after renal transplantation leading to graft losses and patient death. We review and update our data on urinary fistula after renal transplantation and the outcome after surgical and conservative management. MATERIALS AND METHODS the charts of 1046 renal transplants were reviewed. Transplants were performed through an extended inguinotomy; vascular anastomoses to the iliac vessels and urinary reconstruction accomplished through the Gregoir technique. Fistulae were diagnosed by urinary leaks through the incision or by the occurrence of a collection in the iliac fossa. Patient was treated surgically or conservatively according to the characteristics of the fistula and patient clinical status. RESULTS Thirty one fistulae were diagnosed (2.9%). Twenty nine leaks due to ureteral necrosis and 2 due to reimplantation fault. The incidence of leaks among cadaver and live donor transplants was 3.22% and 2.63%, respectively (p = 0.73). Among diabetic and non diabetic patients the incidence of urinary leaks was 6.4% and 2.6%, respectively (p = 0.049). Treatment consisted in anastomosis of the graft ureter or pelvis with the ureter of the recipient in 17 cases with success in 13 (76.5%). Prolonged bladder drainage was employed in 7 cases and the fistula healed in 4 (57%). Ureteral reimplantation was performed in 3 cases and did not work in any of them. Ureteral ligature plus nephrostomy was employed in two cases and worked in one (50%). Percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteral stenting with double J catheter were employed in one case each and worked in both. CONCLUSIONS The anastomosis of the graft ureter with the ureter of the recipient is a good method for treating urinary fistulae after renal transplantation when local and systemic conditions are good. Ureteral ligature associated to nephrostomy should be applied in cases of unfavorable local conditions or clinically unstable patients.
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- Eduardo Mazzucchi
- Renal Transplantation Unit, Division of Urology, General Hospital, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, SP, Brazil.
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- The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN
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Hétet JF, Rigaud J, Karam G. [Should double J catheter be systematically considered in renal transplantation?]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 40:241-6. [PMID: 16970067 DOI: 10.1016/j.anuro.2006.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Protection of urinary anastomoses using a ureteral catheter is a frequent option in urology but such use in a systematic manner remains debated in renal transplantation. Some consider that systematic insertion of a double J sound decreases the incidence of ureteral complications (fistula and stenosis). Others who prefer a selective use in some situations with a related risk consider that the implementation of a double J catheter cannot compensate a technical defect. It is even responsible for specific complications (infections, incrustation, haemorrhages); it increases implantation costs and is useless in more than 90% of the cases. This article analyses the risks related to systematic implementation of a double J catheter in Lich-Gregoir ureterovesical anastomoses for renal transplantation, together with the related costs and the infectious risk. The benefits in terms of prevention of ureteral complications are evaluated.
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- J F Hétet
- Clinique Urologique, CHU Hôtel-Dieu, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44093 Nantes 01, France.
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Haberal M, Emiroglu R, Karakayali H, Torgay A, Moray G, Arslan G, Sozen H, Dalgic A. A corner-saving ureteral reimplantation technique without stenting. Transplant Proc 2006; 38:548-51. [PMID: 16549171 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.12.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In this study we present our new technique, which will simplify reconstruction of even a small-caliber ureter. Our transplantation team has performed 1523 renal transplantation since 1975. From 1975 to 1983, we performed 300 ureteroneocystostomies using the modified Politano-Leadbetter technique. Since 1983, the extravesical Lich-Gregoir technique was used in combination with temporary ureteral stenting in 1141 patients. After September 2003, we began a corner-saving technique. Eighty-two (62 living related, 20 cadaver) renal transplantations have been performed since September 2003. The mean recipient age was 32.2 +/- 10.9 years (range, 7 to 63). Mean donor age was 38.9 +/- 13.1 years. For ureteral reimplantation, a running suture is started from 3 mm ahead from the middle of the posterior wall and finished 3 mm afterward. After the last stitch, both ends of the suture material are pulled and the posterior wall of the ureter and bladder are approximated tightly. The anterior wall is sewn either with the same suture or another running suture. Since using this technique, we have not employed a double J or any other stent to prevent ureteral complications at the anastomosis side. We have seen only two (2.4%) ureteral complications. In conclusion, due to the low complication rate, we believe that our new technique is the safest way to perform a ureteroneocyctostomy.
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- M Haberal
- Baskent University, School of Medicine, Department of General Surgery and Division of Transplantation, Ankara, Turkey.
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Srivastava A, Sinha T, Madhusoodanan P, Karan SC, Sandhu AS, Sethi GS, Kotwal SV, Bhatyal HS, Sood R, Gupta SK, Verma PP. Urological complications of live related donor renal transplantation: 13 years' experience at a single center. Urol Int 2006; 77:42-5. [PMID: 16825814 DOI: 10.1159/000092933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2005] [Accepted: 01/05/2006] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study is a retrospective analysis of urological complications and their treatment in our series of live-donor renal transplantation. MATERIAL AND METHODS The series comprised of 500 patients. All underwent extravesical ureteroneocystostomy and all except a few initial patients were stented. RESULTS There were 92 complications in 82 patients (18.4%). Urinary leakage occurred in 1.2%. There were no intrinsic ureteric obstructions. Extrinsic ureteric obstruction occurred in 0.8% of cases. The incidence of UTI was 15.4% and of urethral strictures 1%. CONCLUSION The technique of stented extravesical ureteroneocystomy has led to an extremely low rate of urological complications in our series, over a long time and in a substantial number of patients.
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- Anand Srivastava
- Department of Urology, Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantt, Delhi, India.
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Mazzucchi E, Danilovic A, Antonopoulos IM, Piovesan AC, Nahas WC, Lucon AM, Srougi M. Surgical Aspects of Third and Subsequent Renal Transplants Performed by the Extraperitoneal Access. Transplantation 2006; 81:840-4. [PMID: 16570005 DOI: 10.1097/01.tp.0000203559.57088.f6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND We reviewed our experience with third, fourth, and fifth renal transplants performed by the extraperitoneal access. METHODS The charts of 21 third and subsequent transplants performed extraperitoneally were reviewed. Surgical aspects, the occurrence of rejection episodes, delayed graft function (DGF), graft and patient survival were evaluated and compared with 1560 first transplants in adults with nonmanipulated fossa performed in the same period. RESULTS Transfusion was necessary in 52% of the retransplants and in 5.7% of the first transplants (P<0.0001). Mean operative time was 327 min for retransplants and 212 min for first transplants (P<0.0001). Surgical complications occurred in 4 patients (19%): two arterial thrombosis and two ureteral obstructions. DGF occurred in 11 patients (52%) among retransplants and in 453 (29%) among first transplants (P=0.028). Acute rejection occurred in 7 (33.3%) retransplants and in 530 first transplant patients (33.9%). The mean serum creatinine among retransplant patients 30 days and one year after transplantation was 2.5 mg/dl and 1.8 mg/dl. One-year graft survival was 57.1% (75% for live and 46% for cadaver donors) for retransplants and 86% for first transplant patients (P<0.0001). CONCLUSION Third and subsequent transplants performed extraperitoneally are more time-consuming and require more transfusions in the perioperative period. A higher but acceptable incidence of arterial thrombosis and urinary obstruction were observed. One-year graft survival was better with live donor grafts, but was still lower when compared with first transplants using the same surgical technique.
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- Eduardo Mazzucchi
- Renal Transplantation Unit, Division of Urology, University of São Paulo Medical School, Rua Apiacás 621, ap. 121, 05017-020 São Paulo, Brazil.
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Karam G, Hétet JF, Maillet F, Rigaud J, Hourmant M, Soulillou JP, Giral M. Late ureteral stenosis following renal transplantation: risk factors and impact on patient and graft survival. Am J Transplant 2006; 6:352-6. [PMID: 16426320 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2005.01181.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The aim of this retrospective study of a cohort of 1787 consecutive kidney transplantations was to analyze the risk factors associated with the occurrence of ureteral stenosis and the impact of ureteral stenosis on graft and patient survival. Between January 1990 and December 2002, 1787 renal transplantations were performed at our center. Only stenosis observed after the first month, were considered. Among the parameters studied were: donor age and serum creatinine before procurement; recipient age, cold ischemia time, delayed graft function (DGF), number of arteries and the presence of a double J stent. The follow-up parameters were the number and timing of acute rejection episodes, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, acute pyelonephritis, renal function and death. Ureteral stenosis occurred in 4.1% of patients and was correlated with donor age > 65 years (p = 0.001), kidneys with more than 2 arteries (p = 0.009) and DGF (p = 0.016). Ureteral stenosis did not affect 10-year patient and graft survival rates, which were respectively 90% and 64% for the stenosis group, 86% and 63% for the no-stenosis group (p = NS). These data suggest an important role for donor age, number of renal arteries and DGF for the occurrence of ureteral stenosis following renal transplantation.
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- G Karam
- Clinique Urologique, CHU Hôtel-Dieu, Place Alexis Ricordeau 44093 Nantes Cedex, France.
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Sansalone CV, Maione G, Aseni P, Mangoni I, Soldano S, Minetti E, Radaelli L, Civati G. Advantages of short-time ureteric stenting for prevention of urological complications in kidney transplantation: an 18-year experience. Transplant Proc 2006; 37:2511-5. [PMID: 16182728 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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We retrospectively studied the incidence of urological complications in a consecutive series of 590 patients (group B) who received a kidney transplant (KT) with a ureteral stent from January 1994 to December 2002. The ureteral stent was sewn to the bladder catheter during the surgical procedure and left in situ for a mean time of 10 days (range 8 to 12 days). The results were compared to a consecutive series of 414 patients who received a KT from March 1986 to December 1993 without a ureteral stent (group A). The two groups were comparable in terms of donor and recipient gender, ischemia time, delayed graft function, and chronic rejection incidence, but differed in mean donor age (44.1 vs 36.0 years), mean recipient age (45.4 vs 39.1 years), living/cadaveric donor rate (19.8% vs 11.9%), arterial lesions and bench reconstruction rate (11.1 vs 3.5%), as well as acute rejection episodes (11.7% vs 29.2%). Complications were seen in nine patients in group B (1.5%) and 17 patients in group A (4.1%) (P < .0001). Urinary leaks presented in two patients in group B (0.3%) and 11 patients in Group A (2.6%; P < .0001), while stenosis was present in six patients in group B (1.5%) and 7 in group A (1.2%) (P = NS). Urological complications such as urinary tract infection and macroscopic hematuria were similar in both groups. Time to presentation of a leak was within 2 weeks from KT in 10 patients (92.3%), while stenosis presented early in four patients (one in group B and four in group A). Of the stenoses, 69.3% presented late (beyond 12 weeks) in five patients in group B and three in Group A. In conclusion, our data suggest that routine use of double pigtail ureteral stent significantly decreased the incidence of leaks and early stenoses, but it did not modify late stenosis incidence. In the last decade, risk factors for urological complications have been increasing over time, namely, older donors and older recipients, living donation, length of dialysis, and the use of grafts with arterial lesions. Therefore we believe that a ureteral stent should be routinely considered to afford the advantage to protect the urinary anastomosis in the early postoperative period when the incidence of complications is highest, without the need of cystoscopy for its removal.
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- C V Sansalone
- Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Unit, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Burmeister D, Noster M, Kram W, Kundt G, Seiter H. Urologische Komplikationen nach Nierentransplantation. Urologe A 2006; 45:25-31. [PMID: 16292481 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-005-0960-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Between August 1981 and May 2005, 1065 consecutive kidney transplants were performed at our center; 393 patients (36.9%) developed urological complications in the first 60 postoperative days. Urinary tract infections occurred in 28.5% of all patients. The major urological problems seen were urinary leakage and ureteral obstruction in 6.2% and 1.4% of the patients. Two grafts were lost due to severe urinary leakage. No patient death occurred due to urological complications. The incidence of urological complications is mainly influenced by the surgical procedure of organ retrieval and ureteroneocystostomy. With double-J stenting of the extravesical ureteroneocystostomy, we observed a significantly lower rate of urinary leakage but a higher rate of urinary tract infections in our series. Early diagnosis and treatment of urological complications may prevent further morbidity of our transplant patients.
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- D Burmeister
- Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universität, E.-Heydemann-Strasse 6, 18055 Rostock.
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Simpson CM, Sterne JAC, Walker RG, Francis DMA, Robertson AJ, Jones CL. Stent-related ureteric obstruction in paediatric renal transplantation. Pediatr Nephrol 2006; 21:79-85. [PMID: 16252110 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-005-2043-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2005] [Revised: 06/04/2005] [Accepted: 06/06/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The rates of ureteric obstruction and complications for use of externally draining uretero-vesico-cutaneous (external) stents (Group 1: n=39) and the use of internal uretero-vesical (double-J) stents (Group 2: n=16), in 55 of 64 consecutive paediatric renal-transplant recipients, performed at our institution between January 1996 and December 2003, have been compared. Serum creatinine levels pre and post-operatively and pre and post-stent removal were recorded. The diagnosis of ureteric obstruction was based on an increase in serum creatinine of >or=20%, in conjunction with ultrasound evidence of hydronephrosis or hydroureter, where other causes of renal dysfunction were excluded. Ureteric obstruction occurred in 13 of the 39 patients (33.3%) in Group 1, compared with only one case of ureteric obstruction in the 16 patients (6.25%) in Group 2 (OR=7.5, 95% CI=0.8-70, P=0.038). There was no evidence of a difference in the number of urinary tract infections (9/39 in Group 1, 6/16 in Group 2, OR=0.5, 95% CI=0.14 to 1.8, P=0.275) or the mean length of hospital stay (10.9 days in Group 1, 10.1 days in Group 2, 95% CI=-2.3 to 4 days, P=0.565) between the two groups. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) improved in the week after stent removal in Group 2, but deteriorated in Group 1 (P=0.07). This non-randomised comparison of stent types supports the use of prophylactic double-J stents in paediatric renal transplantation- in terms of decreased ureteric complications and improved renal function post-stent removal.
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- Catherine M Simpson
- Department of Nephrology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, 3052, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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