ArticleWorld journal of surgery2023
A Scoping Review of Kidney Transplantation in Africa: How Far have We Come?
Article in World journal of surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Kidney transplantation in obese Black patients: Strategies to improve access and outcomes.World journal of nephrology · 2026Review
- Single-center cross-sectional study of outcomes in hemodialysis patients in Niger: experience from the hemodialysis center at Zinder National Hospital.BMC nephrology · 2026Article
- Advancing kidney transplantation in black patients: a genetics-based and personalized approach under NICE, KDIGO, and ERBP guidelines.Renal failure · 2024Review
- A machine learning approach towards assessing consistency and reproducibility: an application to graft survival across three kidney transplantation eras.Frontiers in digital health · 2024Article
- Invited Commentary: A Scoping Review of Kidney Transplantation in Africa-How Far Have We Come?World journal of surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionKidney transplantation is a life-saving treatment for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients. However, access to this treatment in Africa lags behind other regions, leading to significant disparities in care. We aimed to analyse the indications, demographics, and outcomes of kidney transplantation in Africa.
methodWe conducted a systematic review of studies from PubMed, Google Scholar, and African Journal Online using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We pooled and analysed data on procedure type, graft outcomes, donor type, prophylaxis, post-operative complications, and survival from 33 eligible studies.
resultThe most common causes of ESKD requiring transplantation were glomerulonephritis and nephroangiosclerosis. Open nephrectomy was the predominant surgical approach (95%). Living donors accounted for 56.3% (4221) of all donors, with 68.5% being related to the recipient. Cadaveric donors accounted for 43.7% (3280) of transplants. Graft rejection was the most common surgical complication (39.44%), and 60.49% of patients developed hypertension in the follow-up period.
conclusionOur study highlights the potential of kidney transplantation to improve the lives of ESKD patients in Africa. However, further research and infrastructure development are necessary to make this treatment more widespread and successful.
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