Effects of dietary interventions on incidence and progression of CKD - Abstract
Traditional strategies for management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have not resulted in any change in the growing prevalence of CKD worldwide.
Renal & Vascular Diseases
Familial risks of kidney failure in Sweden: A nationwide family study - Abstract
BACKGROUND: The value of family history as a risk factor for kidney failure has not been determined in a nationwide setting.
Clinical manifestations and management of prune-belly syndrome in a large contemporary pediatric population - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical manifestations and operative management of a large contemporary pediatric cohort of patients with prune-belly syndrome (PBS).
Surgical outcomes after cytoreductive nephrectomy with inferior vena cava thrombectomy - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine postoperative outcomes in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and level II through IV inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombus (IVCT), and their ability to receive systemic therapy.
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic transplant-to-native ureteroureterostomy in a pediatric patient - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Management of late-occurring or long (>3 cm) post-transplant ureteral strictures usually requires open surgery, which includes ureteroureterostomy (UU) as an option.
Lithiasis of the renal allograft, a rare urological complication following renal transplantation: A single-center experience of 2045 renal transplantations - Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Urinary lithiasis represents an unusual urologic complication in renal transplantation, with an incidence of 0.17%-1.8%.
Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage (Wünderlich syndrome): A two-case report - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage.
Laparoscopic nephrectomy for massive polycystic kidney disease: Updated technique and outcomes - Abstract
INTRODUCTION: We present our technique of laparoscopic nephrectomy for massive polycystic kidneys in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and review the outcome analysis of our experience.
Chronic kidney disease and premature ageing of the adaptive immune response - Abstract
Los of renal function is associated with uremia-associated immune deficiency, which contributes significantly to the mortality and morbidity of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients.
Orthotopic kidney transplant: A valid surgical alternative for complex patients - Abstract
Kidney transplant is the best alternative of treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Efficacy and safety of lanthanum carbonate versus calcium-based phosphate binders in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis - Abstract
PURPOSE: We conducted this review to assess the relative efficacy and safety of lanthanum carbonate versus calcium-based phosphate binders in chronic kidney disease.
Bone health and chronic kidney disease: Another reason for partial nephrectomy? - Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review the potential role of surgically induced nephron loss in calcium metabolism and its consequences on bone heath, and possible impact of surgical management of renal tumors on bone disorders.
Osteoporosis after renal transplantation - Abstract
Bone loss and fracture are serious sequelae of kidney transplantation, associated with morbidity, mortality and high economic costs.
Cystatin C for early detection of acute kidney injury after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy - Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Mortality due to AKI has not changed significantly over the past 50 years.
Changes in glomerular filtration rate after donation in living kidney donors: A single-center cohort study - Abstract
PURPOSE: A number of studies have reported on decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) after donation in Japanese living kidney donors.
Comparison of estimated GFR and measured GFR in prospective living kidney donors - Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the usefulness of three GFR-estimating equations (eGFR) compared with measured GFR (mGFR) in potential living kidney donors.
Secondary pelvic congestion syndrome: Description and radiographic diagnosis - Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is a complex condition of the pelvic venous system leading to nonspecific pelvic pain that was initially described in females alone.
Risk of chronic kidney disease after nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma - Abstract
The incidence of low-stage renal cell carcinoma is rising and is observed to demonstrate excellent prognosis following surgical treatment irrespective of method.
Matched-pair analysis of renal function in the immediate postoperative period: A comparison of living kidney donors versus patients nephrectomized for renal cell cancer - Abstract
PURPOSE: Living kidney donation (LKD) involves little risk for the donor and provides excellent functional outcome for transplant recipients.
Autopsy report with clinical and pathophysiologic discussion of autosomal dominant adult polycystic kidney disease - Abstract
The average weight of a kidney is approximately 135 gm, measuring on average 10 × 6 × 4 cm.