Kidney Transplantation - Principles and Practice 8th Edition

A trusted, authoritative reference for over four decades, Kidney Transplantation: Principles and Practice delivers a comprehensive and clinically relevant overview of renal transplantation. Now in its 8th Edition, the text continues to set the benchmark for transplant professionals, covering the full spectrum of care—from the foundational science behind immunology and rejection to cutting-edge clinical management, surgical innovation, and ethical issues.

Widely regarded as the most complete single-source reference in the field, this edition integrates contributions from a globally diverse panel of expert nephrologists, surgeons, and scientists, offering perspectives from both emerging and established transplant programs worldwide.

Key Features:

•  Multinational, Multidisciplinary Expertise:
• Authored by internationally renowned leaders in transplant nephrology, immunology, and surgery, including many new contributors offering the latest in global transplant innovation and clinical best practices.
•  Comprehensive Scientific and Clinical Content:
• Includes in-depth coverage of:
• Kidney preservation techniques
• Mechanisms of immune rejection
• Tolerance induction
• Desensitization and costimulation blockade
• Biomarkers of graft injury
• Chronic allograft dysfunction and antibody-mediated rejection (ABMR)
•  Updated with New and Emerging Topics:
• New chapters on:
• Kidney allocation policies that reflect cultural and ethical differences across regions
• Paired kidney exchange programs
• Novel biomarkers for monitoring rejection
• Expanded discussion on sensitized patients and clinical desensitization protocols
•  Evidence-Based Practice:
• Integrates updated outcomes data, registries, and analyses that support clinical decisions and long-term graft survival.
•  Advanced Multimedia Enhancements:
• Includes new and updated surgical and educational videos, such as:
• Real-time ultrasound-guided pancreas biopsy
• Mechanism animations for calcineurin inhibitors
• 3D models of immune synapses and immune cell interactions
• LESS donor nephrectomy and catheter insertion techniques
•  Strong Visual Pedagogy:
• Hundreds of high-quality illustrations, tables, and algorithms to simplify complex processes and decision-making pathways.
•  Coverage Across the Lifespan:
• Addresses kidney transplantation in pediatric and adult populations, with special attention to unique immunologic and developmental considerations in children.