Clinical Research Directory

Effect of LSD on Renal Function in Cirrhotic Patients With Portal Hypertension

Patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension often have impaired kidney function due to reduced blood flow to the kidneys and fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites). Laparoscopy splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection (LSD) is a minimally invasive surgery commonly used to treat bleeding from swollen veins in these patients, but its impact on kidney function recovery remains unclear. This study will review medical records of patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension who underwent LSD at our hospital. We will measure kidney function using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) before surgery and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after surgery to evaluate changes over time. We will also examine whether factors such as fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites) before surgery are associated with kidney function changes after LSD. The goal is to better understand how LSD affects kidney function in these patients and to identify factors that may predict kidney function recovery, which could help improve care for cirrhotic patients undergoing this surgery.

Ischemic Preconditioning Reduces the Severity of Acute Kidney Injury After Partial Nephrectomy

It is demonstrated that remote ischemic preconditioning can alleviate the degree of acute renal injury on the operated side in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy.

The Cold Ischemia Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy

To establish evidence that cold ischemia, achieved through the use of ice slush, can improve the recovery from ischemia on the operated kidney in patients undergoing robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.