Kidney Donor and recipient evaluation

Kidney Donor and recipient evaluation

1. Living kidney donation requires proper counseling and informed consent, as there is an increased risk of hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and ESKD. A major risk factor for the donor developing renal issues is obesity.

2. It is important to understand that certain kidney diseases may recur in the transplant, resulting in graft loss. This should be part of the pre-transplant counseling for the potential recipient.

3. Kidney Donor Exchange is a growing venue to increase availability of organs to potential transplant candidates.

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