2222 kidney transplantations at the University Hospital Basel: a story of success and new challenges
Author(s) -
Caroline Wehmeier,
Argyrios Georgalis,
Patricia HirtMinkowski,
Patrizia Amico,
Gideon Höenger,
T Voegele,
Nicole Brun,
Andreas Böck,
Thomas Wolff,
Lorenz Guerke,
Alexander Bachmann,
Helmut Hopfer,
Michael Dickenmann,
Jürg Steiger,
Stefan Schaub
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0036-7672
DOI - 10.4414/smw.2016.14317
Subject(s) - medicine , immunosuppression , renal function , kidney transplantation , kidney transplant , population , kidney , surgery , urology , environmental health
Despite increasing donor and recipient age, outcomes improved, illustrating ongoing progress in kidney transplantation. A major new challenge is to match the functional capacity of the donor organ with the anticipated lifespan of the recipient.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom