Pre-emptive Renal Transplantation: Optimum Treatment for End-Stage Renal Disease?

Authors

  • B M Shrestha Sheffield Kidney Institute, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.221

Abstract

Renal transplantation (RT) prior to having dialysis or pre-emptive renal transplantation (PRT) has
been controversial because of the paucity of clinical evidence to clarify the benefi ts and risks of PRT.
The recent emergence of evidences from major transplant centres in the United Kingdom and United
States have confi rmed the survival advantages for both renal allografts and RT recipients. Hence an
increasing number of transplant centres are adopting the practice of PRT. This article discusses the
advantages and disadvantages of PRT and highlights the clinical evidences in support of PRT.
Key Words: Dialysis, kidney transplantation, pre-emptive renal transplantation

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Published

2008-01-01

How to Cite

Shrestha, B. M. (2008). Pre-emptive Renal Transplantation: Optimum Treatment for End-Stage Renal Disease?. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 47(169). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.221

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Vol. 47 No. 169 (2008)

Section

Short Communication

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