Kidney Transplantation

This book provides a practically applicable guide to the latest techniques in kidney transplantation in an easy-to-digest format. Background is provided on relevant aspects of anatomy and physiology. Detailed step-by-step procedural guidance describes how to successfully perform benching surgery, kidney transplantation and graftectomy techniques. Surgical methods of non-laparoscopic kidney procurement from deceased and living donors are also covered. Potential complications with relevant prevention and resolution strategies are discussed to assist the reader in developing a deep understanding of the methodologies presented. In this book, the author shares his knowledge and experience gained over 35 years in the field of kidney procurement, preparation and transplantation. The book is a monograph and contains many of the author's individual views on certain kidney procurement and transplantation techniques.Kidney Transplantation: Step-by-Step Surgical Techniques is a concise overview of techniques for kidney procurement, benching and transplantation. Therefore, it is a valuable resource for all practicing and trainee practitioners who encounter these patients in their day-to-day practice.

Andrzej (Andre) Baranski is a professor of Surgery in particular of Education of Surgical Techniques for abdominal organ procurement, preservation and transplantation. He is Director of post-graduate Transplant Surgical Training, Abdominal Organ Transplant Centre, University of Leiden Medical Center (LUMC), the Netherlands. He teaches surgical techniques for the procurement, preservation and transplantation of abdominal organs. In 1985, Andrzej completed his medical studies at the University of Warsaw (Poland), and a few years later in 1991, he defended his doctoral thesis in the field of experimental liver transplantation. Until 1990, he was working as a medical doctor and a university lecturer at the University of Warsaw. From 1991 to 1996, he expanded his experience in the field of transplant surgery in Belgium and USA . Since 1997, Andrzej has been working as a senior transplant surgeon consultant at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) where he has been working nationwide on the improvement of surgical techniques for the procurement of abdominal organs and on the further development of the transplantation department in LUMC in the field of liver, pancreas and kidney transplantation.