[Preventive operations in transplantation surgery].
Historically, there are three phases of development: initially, prophylactic operations in transplant candidates were performed frequently, particularly to minimize complications of infection and stress ulceration. As a consequence of advanced experience and reduced immuno-suppression, the need for those operations declined. Today, by extending transplant indications to elderly patients and to more complicated situations, prophylactic surgery-particularly for concomitant cardiovascular disease-plays an increasing role. Indications for prophylactic surgery are also provided in endocrinal, oncologic and immunologic conditions.
Pichlmayr
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Klinik für Abdominal- und Transplantationschirurgie, Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Knitsch
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Bode
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D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D012307:Risk Factors; D014180:Transplantation / Q000379:methods*
Prophylaktische Operationen in der Transplantationschirurgie.