Invited Commentary

Jean and colleagues address the relevant question of when bilateral native nephrectomy ought to be considered in conjunction with renal transplant in patients with polycystic kidney disease. The authors used the National Inpatient Sample database to compare the outcomes of renal transplant alone as opposed to transplant with simultaneous bilateral nephrectomy. Their investigation provides clear guidance as to the risks of combining the 2 procedures and at the same time, illustrates an ideal use of an administrative database to answer a clinical question.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: New England surgical society article Source Type: research