Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy vs. open live donor nephrectomy: a quality of life and functional study.

Background: Few studies have compared the quality of life (QoL) and functional recuperation of laproscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) vs. open donor nephrectomy (ODN) donors. This study utilized the SF-36 health survey, single-item health-related quality of life (HRQOL) score, and a functional assessment questionnaire ('Donor Survey').

West Nile virus infection in a renal transplant recipient.

This case represents the need for total teamwork in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of an immunosuppressed patient with a viral syndrome. One of the most striking features of this case study is the importance of a thorough history of current events and exposures in determining the list of potential diagnoses. The systematic process of laboratory evaluations to determine viral activity in an immunosuppressed patient is paramount in identifying the actual culprit responsible for the myriad of clinical symptoms at presentation.

Allograft dysfunction post renal transplant.

This case illustrates the dilemmas encountered when diagnosing and treating renal allograft dysfunction. Two of the three intended patient outcomes have been achieved. The second outcome is partially achieved in that the patient has stable renal function but still has some allograft dysfunction related to chronic calcineurin inhibitor toxicity.