TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Allograft Nephrectomy A1 - Molmenti, Ernesto P A2 - Molmenti, Ernesto Pompeo PY - 2023 T2 - Molmenti’s Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation: Operative Techniques and Medical Management, 2e AB - In general, failed allografts are removed only when there is a specific indication for it.In the case of recent transplants, usual indications include necrosis of the organ with its associated urinary leaks, bleeding, and sepsis.In the case of long-standing transplants, indications include recurrent episodes of rejection, bleeding, pain, infections, tumors, need to place a new allograft in that specific space.Although considered as a simple procedure by many, allograft nephrectomies can be associated with major complications and should not be underestimated.Embolization of the transplant renal artery (as well as vein) by interventional radiology prior to the procedure can facilitate the intervention and make it safer. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/23 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1194188371 ER -