Efficacy of pre-emptive kidney transplantation for adults with end-stage kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Tatsuhiko AzegamiNoriyuki KounoueTadashi SofueMasahiko YazawaMakoto TsujitaKosuke MasutaniYuki KataokaHideyo Oguchi

Published in: Renal failure (2023)

The present meta-analysis shows the potential benefits of PEKT, especially regarding patient and graft survival, and therefore PEKT is recommended for adults with end-stage kidney disease.

Keyphrases

kidney transplantation
systematic review
meta analyses
case report
case control
free survival
randomized controlled trial
human health