Anterior-interrupted and posterior-continuous suture technique improved the success rate of kidney transplantation model in rats.

Purpose: This study aimed to introduce and evaluate two new microvascular anastomosis techniques compared to the conventional method in a rat renal transplant model.

Methods: Using a Fisher-to-Lewis rat kidney transplantation model, the renal artery anastomosis was performed using the interrupted (I) suture technique, Y-shaped continuous (Y) suture technique, and anterior-interrupted and posterior-continuous (I-C) suture technique. The rats were then divided into three groups: I group, Y group, and I-C group.