A Scoping Review of Kidney Transplantation in Africa: How Far have We Come?

Samuel Olawale Davis Abdulahi Zubair Martin C Igbokwe Moses Abu Chineme-Anyaeze Chiedozie Quadri Sanni Damilola Alexander Jesuyajolu

Published in: World journal of surgery (2023)

Our study highlights the potential of kidney transplantation to improve the lives of ESKD patients in Africa. However, further research and infrastructure development are necessary to make this treatment more widespread and successful.

Keyphrases

kidney transplantation
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
chronic kidney disease
climate change
combination therapy
risk assessment
human health