Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2022!
Concise, practical, well-illustrated, and easy to read, the sixth edition of the Handbook of Kidney Transplantation has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest knowledge and clinical practices in the field. Designed for physicians, surgeons, fellows, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in kidney transplant care, it provides comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from treatment options for end-stage renal disease to transplantation, postoperative management, and transplant immunology, with a strong focus on the clinical practice of kidney transplantation.
Includes new chapters on Allocation of Deceased Donor Organs and Kidney Transplantation in the Developing World, along with expanded coverage of living donation and immunosuppressive drugs and treatment protocols.
Outlines the major challenges associated with renal transplantation and presents proven approaches to managing both short-term and long-term patient care.
Covers essential topics including immunobiology, immunosuppression, transplant surgery, histocompatibility, and comprehensive postoperative follow-up for kidney transplant recipients.