OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of renal transplantation comparing 2 techniques of ureteroneocystostomy (Taguchi vs Lich-Gregoir). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between October 2002 and December 2005, we performed 277 renal transplant procedures in which we used 1 of these 2 techniques of ureteral implantation (Taguchi or Lich-Gregoir). We evaluated the results as well the rate of urinary complications, dividing the patients into 2 groups. The Taguchi group had 60 patients (21.7%) and the Lich-Gregoir group had 217 (78.3%). The 2 groups were compared according to donor and recipient age and weight. RESULTS: Small differences were observed regarding immediate diuresis, acute rejection, graft survival, patient survival, renal function, or rate of urinary complications. The differences did not achieve statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS: Both techniques showed similar results; however, the Taguchi technique is simpler and more rapid. Greater experience is needed to evaluate the long-term results.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of renal transplantation comparing 2 techniques of ureteroneocystostomy (Taguchi vs Lich-Gregoir). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between October 2002 and December 2005, we performed 277 renal transplant procedures in which we used 1 of these 2 techniques of ureteral implantation (Taguchi or Lich-Gregoir). We evaluated the results as well the rate of urinary complications, dividing the patients into 2 groups. The Taguchi group had 60 patients (21.7%) and the Lich-Gregoir group had 217 (78.3%). The 2 groups were compared according to donor and recipient age and weight. RESULTS: Small differences were observed regarding immediate diuresis, acute rejection, graft survival, patient survival, renal function, or rate of urinary complications. The differences did not achieve statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS: Both techniques showed similar results; however, the Taguchi technique is simpler and more rapid. Greater experience is needed to evaluate the long-term results.
Authors: F Reyna-Sepúlveda; A Ponce-Escobedo; A Guevara-Charles; M Escobedo-Villarreal; E Pérez-Rodríguez; G Muñoz-Maldonado; M Hernández-Guedea Journal: Int J Organ Transplant Med Date: 2017-05-01