The Value of Protocol Biopsy in Kidney Transplantation on Monitoring Transplant Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: There is a great debate about the role of biopsies per protocol in kidney transplant recipients, and the published studies show contradictory results. We aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of protocol biopsies in kidney transplant recipients in improving short- and long-term outcomes.

Methods: We conducted searches until July of 2023 to identify all randomized clinical trials (RCT).

Incidence and Outcomes of BK Virus Nephropathy in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Steroid-Free Maintenance Immunosuppression.

Background: BK virus nephropathy (BKVN) is a significant complication in kidney transplant recipients, resulting in graft dysfunction and potentially leading to graft loss. This study aims to investigate the incidence and outcomes of BKVN in kidney transplant recipients receiving steroid-free maintenance immunosuppression in a Latin -American cohort.

Methods: Case series study of BKVN among kidney transplant recipients who underwent transplantation between 2008 and 2023.

Understanding the dynamics of deceased organ donation and utilization in Colombia.

Objective: To obtain a comprehensive overview of organ donation, organ utilization, and discard in the entire donation process in Colombia.

Methods: A retrospective study of 1 451 possible donors, distributed in three regions of Colombia, evaluated in 2022. The general characteristics, diagnosis, and causes of contraindication for potential donors were described.

Is Non-Adherence Associated with Adverse Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients? The Role of Non-Adherence as a Risk and Predictor Factor for Graft Loss and Death.

Introduction:  Non-adherence in kidney transplants is diversely defined. Immunosuppression non-adherence (INA) is the most used definition and has been associated with graft loss and acute rejection. But INA assesses only one fraction of adherence.

Prevalence and Modifiable Factors for Holistic Non-Adherence in Renal Transplant Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: In renal transplant recipients, compliance with medical therapy is vital. Non-adherence is considered a risk factor for worst outcomes in kidney recipients, with attributed outcomes of 64% for graft loss and 80% for late acute rejection. Most literature defines adherence as self-based immunosuppression compliance but does not consider other relevant factors such as consult and procedure compliance.

Predicting 5-year survival after kidney transplantation in Colombia using the survival benefit estimator tool.

Introduction: A complex relationship between donor and recipient characteristics influences kidney transplant (KT) success. A tool developed by Bae S. et al.

Comparison of Three Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimating Equations with 24-Hour Urine Creatinine Clearance Measurement in Potential Living Kidney Donors.

Background: The accuracy of the measurement of renal function in potential living kidney donors (PLKD) is essential. The direct measurement of glomerular filtration rate (mGFR) has been considered the "gold standard." The estimated GFR (eGFR) with 24-hour urinary creatinine clearance (CrCl) is frequently used because of its availability.

Clinical Outcomes in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation: A Single Center Experience in Latin America.

Background: In Latin America, few reports are available about the clinical outcomes of living donor kidney transplants (LDKT). We aim to evaluate the main clinical outcomes for LDKT patients in a single center's experience.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 530 LDKT patients who underwent transplantation from August 2008 to December 2020 at Colombiana de Trasplantes.

Risk Factors for Urologic Complications After Kidney Transplantation and Impact in Graft Survival.

Background And Purpose: Kidney transplantation (KT) is the best therapy for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Major urologic complications (MUCs) are the second etiology associated to morbidity and graft loss following KT, after rejection episodes. The objective of this study was to estimate the incidence, risk factors and impact on graft survival associated to urological complications in KT patients.

Risk factors for graft loss and death among kidney transplant recipients: A competing risk analysis.

Introduction: Kidney transplantation is the best therapeutical option for CKD patients. Graft loss risk factors are usually estimated with the cox method. Competing risk analysis could be useful to determine the impact of different events affecting graft survival, the occurrence of an outcome of interest can be precluded by another.

Safety and Intraoperative Results in Live Kidney Donors with Vascular Multiplicity After Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy Living Donor Nephrectomy.

Background And Purpose: Vascular multiplicity is the most frequent anatomic variation in kidney donors. Despite concerns about risks, these allografts are increasingly used to overcome the shortage of kidney donors. The safety and clinical outcomes in living kidney donors were evaluated with vascular multiplicity after hand-assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy (HALDN).

Retrospective Analysis of the Kidney Donor Profile Index to Predict Patient and Graft Survival at 5 Years Posttransplantation in a Colombian Cohort.

Background: The Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) has been used to predict patient and graft outcomes in deceased donor kidney transplantation. We aimed to evaluate the impact of KDPI on transplantation major outcomes applied to a Colombian cohort.

Methods: We retrospectively assessed 260 adult patients who underwent kidney transplantation (KT) from January 2011 to June 2014 at our center and compared their KDPIs with graft and patient outcomes at 5 years posttransplantation.

Hospital Adverse Event Reporting Systems: A Systematic Scoping Review of Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence.

Introduction: Reducing the incidence of reportable events with undesirable effects (REUE) is a priority in the hospital environment, which is why reporting systems have been implemented to identify and manage them. Information is required regarding the performance of reporting systems, barriers, or facilitators for reporting and strategies that improve passive reporting.

Methodology: Systematic scoping review of the literature that included studies performed in the population exposed to the occurrence of REUE in the health system (teams, patients, and family).

Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Kidney Transplant Recipients.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a main cause of morbidity, hospitalization, and hospital readmission in kidney transplant recipients. We aimed to determine AKI incidence and risk factors following kidney transplant to assess outcomes such as renal function and graft loss after AKI.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study with hospitalized kidney transplant recipients during 2016 to 2017.

Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Evaluation of the Learning Curve.

Background: Hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN) has rapidly become the best alternative to open nephrectomy for living kidney donation. As more centers continue to adopt the laparoscopic technique, the safety of the initial transplants must be ensured while ascending the learning curve (LC). This study looks to determine the safety of HALDN and to describe the results of the LC in our center.

Acute Rejection in Kidney Transplantation and Early Beginning of Tacrolimus.

Background: Although tacrolimus is an effective immunosuppressive drug used for preventing biopsy proven acute rejection (BPAR) in kidney transplanted patients, its nephrotoxicity may compromise renal function and lead to delayed initiation because of its side effects. This study aimed to evaluate the safety of early initiation of tacrolimus in the occurrence of BPAR during the first 90 days post transplant.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study involving 315 patients who underwent kidney transplantation from 2015 to 2017.