Preoperative proteinuria is associated with increased rates of acute kidney injury after partial nephrectomy

Conclusion Preoperative proteinuria by urine dipstick is an independent predictor of postoperative AKI after RPN. This test may be used to identify patients, especially those without overt CKD, who are at increased risk for developing AKI after RPN.
Source: International Braz J Urol - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research