KIDNEY TRANSPLANT SPECIAL CASES

Relative contraindication Disseminated malignancyExtensive vascular diseaseHigh risk for perioperative mortalityPersistent coagulation abnormalityRenal disease with high recurrence rateRefractory noncomplianceUrologic abnormalitiesActive systemic illnessOngoing substance abuseUncontrolled psychosis Age The very young patient (<5…

GASTRIC BYPASS

General Hospital stay 2-4 daysRecovery 2-4 weeksContraindications Poor surgical candidatesSever psychiatric disorderIntolerance to general anesthesiaPregnancyDrug or alcohol addictionUntreated esophagitisUnwillingness or an inability for appropriate long-term follow-up Potential acute complications Gastrointestinal…