Association between preoperative hydration status and acute kidney injury in patients managed surgically for kidney tumours.
Robert J EllisSharon J Del VecchioBenjamin KalmaKeng Lim NgChristudas MoraisRoss S FrancisGlenda C GobeRebekah FerrisSimon T WoodPublished in: International urology and nephrology (2018)
Preoperative dehydration may be associated with postoperative acute kidney injury. Avoiding dehydration in the preoperative period may be advisable, and adherence to international evidence-based guidelines on preoperative fasting is recommended.