Living kidney donor evaluations and follow-up have previously been addressed mostly by
transplant physicians and surgeons. However, this area is significantly informed by basic
principles of renal physiology and is of increasing clinical interest to general nephrologists.
The general nephrology community is increasingly involved in evaluating the suitability of
potential donors and in following them after donation when questions are raised about low
GFR, hypertension, and other renal concerns. This article focuses on some of the most …