Continuous Spinal Anesthesia in Renal Transplantation

Continuous Spinal Anesthesia for Renal Transplant Recipients

Renal transplantation is now recognized as a treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal disease. An adequate anesthetic technique should achieve hemodynamic stability and enhance perfusion of the transplanted kidney. The aim of this study is to assess the use & effects of continuous spinal anesthesia for kidney transplantation recipients, compared with balanced general anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA class III or IV
• End-stage renal disease
• Renal transplantation candidate patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any condition contra-indicating regional anesthesia
• Coagulopathy
• Allergic to any of the drugs used during the procedure