Influence of Long-Term Dialysis Treatment on Operative Complications After Renal Transplantation

Abstract Background We sought to assess the influence of long-term dialysis treatment on operative complications after kidney transplantation. Methods We identified and prospectively followed 2 groups of patients who underwent renal transplantation: group I were on dialysis 15 years. We compared the groups regarding mismatches, residual diuresis, operative and medical complications, as well as duration of hospitalization after transplantation. Results Groups I and II included 36 and 24 patients with 33.3% and 45.8% female of mean ages at transplantation of 49 (range, 9–73) and 45 (range, 27–56) years, respectively. Group I contained 9 seniors and 4 subjects P = .01). Graftectomy was performed in 2 group II patients including 1 primary graft nonfunction, and another for recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Conclusion Our results suggested that the duration of dialysis treatment was not a significant factor for postoperative complications and prolonged hospital stay, except for an increased risk of lymphocele formation.