Technical Complications of Renal Transplantation

Lymphocele: a possible relationship with acute cellular rejection in kidney transplantation

“…According to Amante et al, 4 the treatment of choice for draining symptomatic lymphocele is peritoneal marsupialization, with a success rate between 80 and 90%. The management followed in the present study was analyzed individually and presented positive results in 78.9% of the cases.…”

Renal transplantation in adults

“…Of the vascular complications in the early postoperative period, the most common is thrombosis of the renal artery or vein. The reported rate of thrombosis is 1–4%; in our series, this complication occurred in 2.2% of patients [ 37]. Apart from exceptions caused by technical errors during surgery, acute thrombosis of the artery or vein of the graft is usually a consequence of perfusion injury or alteration in blood flow caused by arterial kinking.…”

Impact of Donor Kidney Recovery Method on Lymphatic Complications in Kidney Transplantation

“…Lymphatic leak and lymphocele formation after kidney transplantation are usually attributed to injured lymphatics in the recipient caused by extensive dissection around the iliac vessels or disrupted lymphatics in the donor kidney [1, 2]. Heparin, corticosteroids, and early patient mobilization have also been suggested as contributory factors [2-4].…”

“…Lymphatic leak and lymphocele are well-known complications after kidney transplantation, occurring among 0.6%–22% of the recipients [1-4]. The recent increase of living donation in kidney transplantation may be attributed to the nation-wide expansion of LP.…”