title: Renal replacement therapy: implications for the surgeon.
abstract: Renal replacement therapy comprises peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis and renal transplantation. Patients undergoing renal replacement therapy often require surgery for a number of different reasons. This review summarizes likely surgical procedures for these patients and some of the common complications.
authors.affiliation: Senior House Officer in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust, Brighton BN2 5BE.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Bellringer
authors.affiliation: Consultant in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St George's Hospital, St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust, London.
authors.forename: Lt Col Hc
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Guthrie
authors.affiliation: Registrar in Renal Medicine in the Department of Renal Medicine.
authors.forename: Bem
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Talbot
authors.affiliation: Consultant.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Ricketts
authors.affiliation: Consultant in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust, Brighton.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery*; D017582:Renal Replacement Therapy; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative