Presentation
Two patients presented with delayed moderate hematuria with lesions that were located on the interlobar, arcuate, and segmentary arteries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] tissue typing and antibody screening Information on the benefits of living donation and contact information for anyone who may want to donate a kidney to you Consultations with various specialists to make sure kidney transplant is a safe option for you Presentation [medstargeorgetown.org]
Living donors present the best opportunity for long-term transplant success. Studies have shown that the quality of kidneys from living donors is superior compared to kidneys from deceased donors. [brighamandwomens.org]
Entire Body System
- Weakness
Symptoms of end-stage kidney failure Fluid retention results in swelling of feet and ankles Decreased or change in urine output Poor appetite Weight loss Fatigue and weakness Shortness of breath Nausea Persistent itching These symptoms are often nonspecific [singhealth.com.sg]
Surgery for kidney cancer may cause these side effects: kidney problems or kidney failure leaking of urine from the renal pelvis into the abdomen a weak spot in the muscles of the abdomen where the large intestine sticks out (called a hernia) Tell your [cancer.ca]
Symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, changes in urine volume, difficulty sleeping, mental fogginess, muscle cramps or twitches, itching, swelling of ankles and feet, chest pain, shortness of breath or hypertension [memorialhermann.org]
The initial doses of the medications we prescribe can cause tremors, weakness, and blurred vision. These side effects, which are often worse in the first few months, make handling a car difficult. [columbiasurgery.org]
- Asymptomatic
In the laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery group, one patient was asymptomatic, with diagnosis of renal-cell cancer recurrence at the 3-month follow-up, and had radical nephrectomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Ultrasonographic evidence of symptomatic or asymptomatic gallstones is an indication for pretransplant cholecystectomy. The mortality and morbidity of acute cholecystitis is significant in transplant recipients who are immunosuppressed. [emedicine.medscape.com]
- Collapse
In 2013, Merritt went to the hospital and was told by doctors that his kidney function was less than 15% because he was dealing with a collapsing variant of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. [si.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Constipation
Taking a teaspoon of mineral oil daily at home will also help to prevent constipation. [urology.jhu.edu]
Hair on the chest and abdomen will be shaved, a laxative or enema may be administered to clean out the intestines and prevent constipation after surgery, and an intravenous line will be inserted to supply medicine and prevent dehydration. [kidneylink.org]
Pain medication may cause constipation (having fewer bowel movements than what is normal for you). How can I prevent constipation? Go to the bathroom at the same time every day. Your body will get used to going at that time. [mskcc.org]
Preparing for Transplant You may receive an enema to clean out your intestines and prevent constipation after surgery. [transplant.keckmedicine.org]
- Abdominal Pain
Hypertension, Swelling or puffiness usually in the arms, legs, or face, decreased urine output, fever, abdominal pain, etc. The patient must contact the transplant team immediately if any of these symptoms develop. [forerunnershealthcare.com]
Abdominal pain Tenderness, redness, or swelling at the surgical site Shortness of breath: This is a sign of fluid retention in the lungs. [emedicinehealth.com]
Cardiovascular
- Hypertension
CKD may also cause hypertension, and heart disease is the major cause of death for all people with CKD. [memorialhermann.org]
Robotic or laparoscopic kidney surgery is suitable for patients with benign and malignant conditions resulting in end-stage kidney disease (kidney failure), including infection, kidney stones, obstruction, dysplasia and renal vascular hypertension. [usmdarlington.com]
Conditions treated by kidney surgery include: kidney cancer; chronic kidney diseases ; kidney stones (removal); kidney infection; renal hypertension; traumatic kidney injury; kidney donation Just as there are many conditions to be treated, there are also [oregon.providence.org]
Urogenital
- Hematuria
RESULTS: In the percutaneous stone surgery group, four patients experienced early mild to moderate hematuria and three experienced late moderate hematuria. All of the RAPs were located on the interlobar and arcuate arteries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The patient develops pain and swelling over the graft site, as well as dark hematuria and diminished urine volume. It is diagnosed by means of color flow Doppler ultrasonography. [emedicine.medscape.com]
- Prostatic Disease
Among the medical conditions treated by this practice and treatment options it offers are the following: Kidney stone disease Prostate cancer Benign prostate disease Bladder cancer Testicular cancer Kidney cancer Female urinary incontinence Male sexual [urology.wustl.edu]
Additional causes of kidney failure may include: Lupus nephropathy Amyloidosis Sickle cell nephropathy Heavy metals Analgesic nephropathy Reflux/chronic pyelonephritis Medullary cystic disease Alport’s Syndrome Prostatic disease Nephrolithiasis Retroperitoneal [memorialhermann.org]
Workup
It is important to talk to your doctor about a referral to start the workup process as soon as possible. In the Pacific Northwest, the average wait time for a deceased donor kidney is 18 months to five years. [nwkidney.org]
Diagnostic Procedures A complete cardiac workup, including angiography, is not necessary in every patient. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Dental Care You may have received a dental consultation during your pre-transplant workup to be sure that any necessary dental work would be completed before transplantation. [columbiasurgery.org]
The survey is sent to the donor via email upon completion of the following key steps in the donation process: workup, pre-op testing, surgery + 3 days & surgery +30 days. [kidneyregistry.org]
X-Ray
- Pneumoperitoneum
However, this comes at the expense of physiologic changes and complications secondary to pneumoperitoneum, surgical technique, and patient positioning with significant challenges in anesthetic management. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Despite its more invasive nature, this procedure remains a safe and effective form of treatment, with studies finding a high level of patient satisfaction compared to other forms of stone treatment. [urology.wustl.edu]
[…] types of treatment, which we individualize based on your specific situation. [mountsinai.org]
Surgery is the main treatment for kidney cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body. Blocking the blood supply to the cancer Treatment to block the blood supply to the cancer is called arterial embolisation. [cancerresearchuk.org]
Transplant is a treatment option for patients with end-stage kidney disease. It usually allows patients to enjoy a more normal lifestyle. [kumed.com]
Prognosis
CONCLUSIONS: The PSM in pT1 renal tumors showed to have higher risk of local recurrence and thus, worse oncological prognosis. Copyright® by the International Brazilian Journal of Urology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis After Kidney Transplantation Self-Care at Home The period immediately following the transplant can be very stressful. The patient will not only be recovering from major surgery, he or she will also be anxious about organ rejection. [emedicinehealth.com]
[…] ultrasound [53] Postoperative bleeding following kidney transplant as seen on ultrasound [53] Postoperative bleeding following kidney transplant as seen on ultrasound [53] Postoperative bleeding following kidney transplant as seen on ultrasound [53] Prognosis [en.wikipedia.org]
The ED physician should focus on providing the family with a realistic prognosis for the patient. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology
The most common causes of renal disease leading to kidney transplantation are the following: Understanding the etiology of renal disease is important because the primary renal pathology may influence the outcome with respect to the propensity for recurrence [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Walking after surgery also helps prevent pneumonia and other complications. Immediately after surgery, you'll be given a liquid diet. As you heal and recover from surgery, you'll be reintroduced to a solid normal diet. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
And, our paired kidney donor exchange program lets transplantation proceed where opposing blood types or other incompatibilities would otherwise prevent it. [advocatehealth.com]
Napping and pacing your activities is recommended to prevent placing a strain on your recovery. Please note that many of these recommendations specifically apply to patients taking prednisone. [columbiasurgery.org]
This care includes comprehensive outpatient treatment of transplant recipients, such as infection prevention, immunosuppression management, and long-term monitoring and care. [utswmed.org]
[…] nurse or family member to help prevent blood clots from forming in your legs. [urology.jhu.edu]