Anaesthesia for renal transplantation

Anaesthesia for Chronic Renal Disease and Renal Transplantation

Many patients presenting for urological surgery have chronic renal disease (CRD). They have unique pathophysiology relating to both CRD and its underlying cause and therefore present a challenge to surgeons and anaesthetists. Considerable advances in renal replacement therapy (RRT) and renal transplantation mean that a greater number of these patients are presenting for anaesthesia to assist va...

Anaesthesia for Kidney Transplantation

Anaesthesia and renal transplantation: an analysis of fifty-six cases.

Fifty-six operations for transplant of a kidney have been performed in the period 1969-72. The results of the operations compare favourably with those of most other centres. We have analysed the case records with special reference to the techniques and problems of anaesthesia. Four patients presented complications which were considered to be associated with anaesthesia. It is concluded that pat...

Anaesthesia for isolated lung transplantation.

The anaesthetic management of a patient undergoing successful, left-sided orthotopic single lung transplantation is presented. Problems, specific to the operation, are featured and discussed.

Anaesthesia for renal transplant surgery.

Renal transplantation is the preferred therapeutic option for patients with end-stage renal disease. Survival rates are much higher in patients who receive a transplant. Patients with renal failure have significant concomitant medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease. This article provides an overview of the important issues to be considered in patients undergoing renal transplant, an...