Recent Advancement of Living Donor Renal Transplantation.
- Author:
Hyung Joon AHN
1
;
Beom Seok KIM
;
Yu Seun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Living donor renal transplantation;
Advancement
- MeSH:
Humans;
Kidney Transplantation*;
Living Donors*
- From:Hanyang Medical Reviews
2006;26(3):18-26
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The field of renal transplantation has undergone continual evolution to become the standard treatment for patients with end-stage renal diseases. The attempts to improve organ shortage, studies for clinical and basic science, empirical trial of new immunosuppressive drugs and technical challenges are very important for the development of renal transplantation medicine and improved patient outcome. This review will focus on the recent advancement and current hot issues of living donor renal transplantation worldwide.
