Microsurgical Technique in Simultaneous Pancreas-/Kidney Transplantation of the Rat – Clinical Experience and Review of Literature

Abstract

The anastomosis between ureter and bladder was leakproof. Conclusions: Excellent graft function and survival rates can be achieved due to simplified operation technique and short operation time. It may thus have high clinical relevance to immunologic issues within the scope of basic research.

Use of end-to-side arterial and venous anastomosis techniques for renal transplantation in two dogs

“…15 Additional applications of the end-to-side technique reported in the human literature involve ipsilateral placement in double renal transplantation, successful engraftment of kidneys with multiple renal arteries, and other situations involving vascular disease or anomalies. [16][17][18][19][20][21] In contrast, reports of experimental and clinical renal transplantation in dogs describe the use of a technique similar to that described by Kuss, 10 except that the renal artery is anastomosed to the external, not the internal, iliac artery in an end-to-end fashion. 2,3,8,22 The reason for this adaptation is not clear, but it is largely accepted that the collateral circulation of the pelvic limb in dogs allows for sacrifice of the external iliac arterial axis without complication.…”