Abstract: Objective To summarize the experiences of 1 501 cases of cadaveric renal transplantation from Sep.1989 to July 1999.Methods The clinical data of 1 501 cases were retrospectively analyzed,including general data,the removal of the donor kidney,surgical technique,the use of immunosuppressants and the occurrence of complications.etc..Results Various complications were found in 393 cases after transplantation,various infection in 150 cases,acute rejection in 117 cases and acute renal tubular necrosis in 41 cases and hyperacute rejection in 11 cases.34 cases were dead with the main causes being cytomegalovirus infection.The one-year survival rate of patient/kidney was 92%/87% before 1997 and 98%/96% after 1997,respectively.Conclusions Postoperative infection was the main cause influencing the survival of the recipients.Much attention should be paid tO the prevention of rejection and reasonable Use of immunosuppressants.