From the Triangulation Technique to the Use of the Donor Aorta and Vena Cava for Kidney Transplantation: Lessons from the Past and Path to the Future of Xenotransplantation

Revascularization of the kidney transplant is classically performed by anastomosing renal vessels to recipient iliac vessels. This technique not applicable when are very small, numerous or anomalous and aberrant. In these instances, donor aorta vena cava have be used for vascular anastomosis. It would useful briefly review development use in transplantation during last century discuss potential clinical application this xenotransplantation porcine kidneys humans at dawn 21st century.