The results of SGLT-2 inhibitors use in kidney transplantation: 1-year experiences from two centers.

Purpose: Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT-2i) administration is associated with some concerns in regard to the increased risk of genital and urinary tract infections (UTI) in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). In this study, we present the results of SGLT-2i use in KTR, including the early post-transplant period.

Methods: Participants were divided into two groups: SGLT-2i-free diabetic KTR (Group 1, n = 21) and diabetic KTR using SGLT-2i (Group 2, n = 36).

Kidney Transplantation: Single-Center Experience.

Objectives: This study aims to present our cadaveric and living related donor kidney transplantation experience.

Methods: Between September 2009 to February 2015, renal transplantations were performed to 417 patients in Medicana International Ankara Hospital organ transplantation center.

Results: Of the patients, 231 were male, and 186 were female.

Single Stapler Technique for Vascular Control in Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy.

Background: Recent advancements in surgical instruments, energy sources, vascular staplers, and increased experience altogether led to several modifications in the laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) technique. In the conventional approach, the renal artery and vein are divided separately by vascular stapling. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of using single vascular stapling technique for dividing the renal artery and vein simultaneously.

Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy: Single-Center Experience of 200 Consecutive Cases.

Renal transplantation is the ideal treatment method for end-stage renal disease. Since deceased organ donation rates cannot meet the demand, live donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) is commonly performed worldwide. Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) is currently the most commonly preferred minimally invasive donor nephrectomy technique.

Transplantation of a horseshoe kidney from a living donor using stapler for transsection.

Although it rather became a routine procedure to evaluate and use a cadaveric horseshoe kidney, using one from a living donor is quite rare. In this paper, we present methods we used during such a case which may benefit the procedures in the future. A 29-year-old female patient was considered for transplant and only viable living donor was her 59-year-old mother.