Transplantation proceedings
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Comparative Study
Induction immunosuppressive therapy stratified according to risk categories in renal transplantation.
Immunosuppressive therapy is critical during the induction phase for it directly affects graft outcome. Many centers use uniform regimens, although not all patients represent similar risks. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a prospective protocol of immunosuppression according to 2 significant risks in kidney transplant: acute rejection (AR) and delayed graft function (DGF). ⋯ The use of differentiate protocols was associated with better graft function and a reduced frequency of AR and DGF. Although 50% of patients required sequential or triple-drug induction, the adverse events and costs were similar. These results encourage the use of individualized immunosuppression.
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical Trial
A prospective evaluation of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy versus open donor nephrectomy.