Renal needle biopsy along the retrograde puncture line of the renal calyx: a new promising technique

Biopsy of the transplanted kidney

This article describes the current state-of-the-art technique of percutaneous transplant renal biopsy. A brief overview of the history of transplant renal biopsy is given. The indications and contraindications are discussed, including pre- and postprocedure patient management. The technique of the procedure and the devices that are available in the market are described.