International urology and nephrology
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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether preoperative dehydration and intraoperative hypotension were associated with postoperative acute kidney injury in patients managed surgically for kidney tumours. ⋯ 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.