Successful Transplantation of a Split Crossed Fused Ectopic Kidney into a Patient with End-Stage Renal Disease

Abstract EN

Potential donors with congenital renal anomalies but normal renal function are often overlooked because of a possible increase in technical difficulty and complications associated with the surgery.

However, as the waiting list for a deceased donor kidney transplant continues to grow, it is important to consider these kidneys for potential transplant.

This paper describes the procurement of a crossed fused ectopic kidney, and subsequent parenchymal transection prior to transplantation as part of a combined simultaneous kidney pancreas transplant.

The transplant was uncomplicated, and the graft had immediate function.

The patient is now two years from transplant with excellent function.