Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation

From the reviews: "In this volume, readers are presented with a comprehensive analysis of the fine-points of kidney and pancreas transplantation. This collaborative effort by the physicians and surgeons of the transplant division at the Cleveland Clinic offers readers a complete summary of surgical intervention as it pertains to kidney and pancreas surgery. ... This volume is notable because it paints a practical face on this ever-evolving sub-specialty, offering transplant surgeons and clinicians ... the latest available data on kidney and pancreas transplant procedures." (John Aiello, The Electric Review, January, 2011) "This comprehensive review of the field of kidney and pancreatic transplantation covers everything from donor and recipient workup and outcomes to immunosuppression to appropriate anesthesia management of patients. ... Fellows and practitioners who take care of transplant patients are the intended audience. ... This well-written book covers kidney and pancreatic transplantation from a variety of perspectives. It is an excellent resource for anyone who takes care of these patients." (Jason R. Wellen, Doody's Review Service, February, 2011) "The Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center has world-class experts in all areas of transplantation and most of them were involved in this textbook ... . All medical and surgical aspects of kidney and pancreas transplantation were described exhaustively, in association with various other aspects. ... Economic aspects of transplantation concluded the textbook. Undoubtedly this outstanding textbook, richly illustrated, will be useful to all physicians, whether they are certified or in-training, or involved in either kidney or pancreas transplantations." (European Urology Today, June/July, 2011)

• Chapter 1: The Immune Response to Transplanted Organs.- Chapter 2: The Histocompatibility Laboratory In Clinical Transplantation.- Chapter 3: Immunosuppressive Therapy In Kidney And Pancreas Transplantation.- Chapter 4: Clinical Pharmacologic Principles and Immunosuppression.- Chapter 5: Pathology of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation.- Chapter 6: Design, Conduct, and Report of Clinical Trials of Immunosuppressive Regimens in Solid Organ Transplantation.- Chapter 7: Outcomes of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation.- Chapter 8: Medical And Surgical Evaluation Of The Adult Kidney Transplant Candidate .- Chapter 9: Selection and Preparation of the Pancreas Transplant Recipient.- Chapter 10: Kidney Transplant Recipient Surgery.- Chapter 11: Issues and Surgical Techniques to Expand the Pool of Kidneys Available for Transplantation.- Chapter 12: Pancreas Transplantation: Surgical Techniques.- Chapter 13: Laparoscopic Living Kidney Donation.- Chapter 14: Perioperative and Anesthetic Management in Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Management.- Chapter 15: Surgical Complications After Kidney Transplantation.- Chapter 16: Urological Complications after Kidney Transplantation.- Chapter 17: Medical Management of Kidney Transplant Recipients.- Chapter 18: Infectious Complications: Prevention and Management.- Chapter 19: Living Kidney Donation: Pre- and Post-Donation Evaluation and Management.- Chapter 20: Psychology, Quality of Life and Rehabilitation after Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation.- Chapter 21: Kidney Allocation System for Deceased Donor Kidneys in the United States.- Chapter 22: Ethics of Transplantation.- Chapter 23: Long-Term (20-40 Years) Renal Transplant Outcomes.- Chapter 24: Quantitative Aspects of Clinical Reasoning: Measuring Endpoints and Performance.- Chapter 25: The Business of Transplantation.