The evaluation of technical urinary tract complications in kidney transplantation recipients with a prolonged dialysis history

Abstract

Although the number of kidney transplants performed has grown in recent years, the number of transplant candidates continues to exceed donor availability, which results in prolonged dialysis times for many patients awaiting transplantation. It is important to note that patients with increased time on dialysis, with decreased urine production, may therefore be at increased risk for urologic complications related to potential bladder atrophy and dysfunction. 1 Hotta K. Miura M. Wada Y. et al. Atrophic bladder in long-term dialysis patients increases the risk for urological complications after kidney transplantation. Int J Urol. 2017; 24: 314-319 Crossref PubMed Scopus (21) Google Scholar Evaluation of technical urinary tract complications in kidney transplantation recipients with a prolonged dialysis historySurgeryPreviewThe kidney transplant waiting list continues to expand, resulting in prolonged dialysis times exceeding 8 years before transplantation in some regions. The relationship between long-term dialysis and urinary tract complications after kidney transplant remains largely unexplored. This study aims to evaluate post–kidney transplant complications in patients with a history of prolonged dialysis. Full-Text PDF