The effects of lymphocele formation after living donor kidney transplantation on mid-term allograft function.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite advances in kidney transplant surgery and immunosuppression, lymphoceles remain a frequent complication in the early postoperative period following kidney transplantation, often requiring reintervention. While long-term outcomes such as patient and allograft survival are well studied, the impact of lymphocele formation on mid-term allograft function remains unclear.

Methods

This multicentric study included 711 recipients of living donor kidney transplants to investigate the impact of lymphocele formation on mid-term graft function. Outcomes assessed included estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at 12 months, eGFR slope, and both patient and allograft survival.

Results

Lymphoceles were detected in 17.4% of the recipients, with a median volume

SUBMITTER: Kuhn C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11804078 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature