Indications and contraindications of kidney transplantation

• The main indication for the operation "kidney transplantation" is acute renal failure.

• Also, kidney diseases such as chronic pyelonephritis, kidney dysfunction, and loss of one kidney as a result of trauma or surgery lead to surgical transplantation.

There are no absolute contraindications to the operation "kidney transplantation".

Kidney transplantation is not performed in patients with psychological diseases, such also tuberculosis, oncology, and severe atherosclerosis. Kidney transplantation is not contraindicated in patients with damage to the gastrointestinal tract, or viral diseases, for example, hepatitis.

Methods of transplantation of the kidney

Kidney transplantation has several preparatory manipulations.

• Stabilization of indicators and analyses on the part of the cardiovascular system
• Normalization of acid-base and water-salt balance, sanitation of foci of infection
• Before the operation "kidney transplantation" haemodialysis, drug therapy, & if necessary, surgical intervention are performed.
• Kidney transplantation is performed under endotracheal anaesthesia. Kidney transplantation is performed by incision of the iliac region parallel to the inguinal fold. After opening the iliac region, exfoliate the peritoneum and lay the kidney. The kidney transplant then occurs by connecting the veins and arteries. The responsible stage is the connection of the urinary tract, for the sake of which kidney transplantation is performed. After connecting the venous and arterial highways, the kidney acquires a pink colour and begins to work actively. With a favourable outcome, urine is released from the ureter.
• Kidney transplantation from a donor relative occurs with several features. Most often, a kidney transplant occurs by two teams of surgeons. Immediately after the removal of the kidney from the donor, it is placed in a preservative solution.
• Kidney transplantation from a donor relative occurs with several features. Most often, a kidney transplant occurs by two teams of surgeons. Immediately after the removal of the kidney from the donor, it is placed in a preservative solution.

Kidney transplantation requires careful monitoring after surgery.

Catheterization of the bladder to avoid its overflow! It can cause blockage of the ureter and bacterial infection. Immediately after the operation "kidney transplantation" daily diuresis can increase to 10 litters. It is important to assess the concentration of sodium and potassium in the urine and monitor the water level in the body.

• To prevent infectious complications after surgical transplantation, the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics is required. Also, ultraviolet irradiation of the place where the kidneys transplant was performed.
• All patients after the operation are prescribed therapeutic massage and exercise therapy. So after the surgery carefully perform all the rules suggested by the doctor.