[Pros and cons of dual kidney transplantation]

Cas Lek Cesk. 2017 Winter;156(7):361-363.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Dual kidney transplantation is one of the options to utilize so called marginal grafts, kidneys that would be insufficient for normal single transplantation. This time consuming and burdensome surgical procedure can be beneficial in precisely selected patients. This method requires correct algorithm of donors and recipients selections, than we can expect the best results.Key words: dual kidney transplantation, marginal donor, chronic renal failure, expanded criteria donor.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Kidney
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic* / surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic* / surgery
  • Tissue Donors
  • Treatment Outcome