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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 119023
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119023
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119023
Table 2 Baseline and perioperative characteristics of 20 adult recipients undergoing combined liver-kidney transplantation, n (%)/median (interquartile range)
| Variable | Value |
| Male sex | 8 (40) |
| Recipient age | 52.5 (48.0-58.5) |
| Model for end-stage liver disease | 21.0 (16.8-23.2) |
| Serum creatinine at transplant, mg/dL | 6.8 (3.7-8.0) |
| Hemodialysis at transplant | 15 (75.0) |
| Machine-perfused liver graft | 0 (0) |
| Machine-perfused kidney graft | 4 (20) |
| Split liver | 1 (5) |
| Post transplant outcomes | |
| Dialisis at transplant | 15 (75.0) |
| Delayed liver graft function | 2 (10.0) |
| Delayed renal graft function | 6 (30.0) |
| Occurrence of acute renal rejection | 1 (5.0) |
- Citation: Tropea A, Pagano D, Piazza S, Calamia S, Li Petri S, di Francesco F, Bonsignore P, Vitale I, Vella I, Accardo C, Chimenti F, Salis P, Buscemi B, Lai X, Mattina A, Gruttadauria S. Combined liver-kidney transplantation in polycystic disease: Our experience and literature review. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(6): 119023
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i6/119023.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119023