Exploring the effect of parathyroidectomy for tertiary hyperparathyroidism after kidney transplantation.

Tertiary hyperparathyroidism (tHPT) usually regresses after renal transplantation. Persistent tHPT after successful renal transplantation may require parathyroidectomy (PTX). PTX has been reported to be associated with deterioration of renal function and graft survival.

Laparoscopic procurement of single versus multiple artery kidney allografts: is long-term graft survival affected?

Background: Living donor kidneys with multiple arteries (MA) are increasingly procured laparoscopically for transplant.

Methods: We compare long-term graft function and survival of kidneys with single arteries (SA) and MA over a 10-year period.

Results: There were a total of 218 grafts with SA and 60 grafts with MA.