New Progress in Kidney Transplantation and Surgery

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue highlights recent advancements and novel strategies addressing key challenges in kidney transplantation, offering a comprehensive review of cutting-edge research, clinical, and surgical innovations with the potential to transform the field.

Our focus spans several key areas, including innovative surgical techniques used to optimize organ utilization, as well as recent advances in organ preservation and perfusion. We also explore the role of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, which improve recovery and reduce complications. Additionally, we assess strategies such as donor exchange programs to expand the donor pool and increase access to transplantation, alongside the integration of donation after circulatory death (DCD) protocols and the associated challenges.

This Special Issue also delves into the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in post-transplant care. We examine breakthroughs in genomics and biomarkers for early rejection detection, personalized treatment strategies, and the monitoring of graft function and immunocompetence. The potential of xenotransplantation as a solution to organ scarcity will also be explored, along with advancements in immunosuppressive therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes, reducing post-transplant infections and rejection, and enhancing long-term management.

To ensure that we receive papers of the highest quality, we encourage authors to submit in-depth research articles, comprehensive reviews, and meta-analyses rather than mini-reviews or case reports. This Special Issue will bring together leading experts and researchers, fostering interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations to tackle pressing issues in kidney transplantation. We hope that this Special Issue will provide a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers focused on improving patient outcomes and advancing the field.

Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Hau
Guest Editor

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• renal transplantation
• pancreas transplantation
• robotic surgery
• living donor renal transplantation
• transplant outcome
• immunosuppression
• transplantation surgery rejection
• organ procurement
• tolerance induction
• extended criteria
• machine perfusion
• tolerance
• biomarkers
• organ engineering
• non-heart-beating donors
• renal pumps
• artificial intelligence
• machine learning
• translational research
• personalized medicine