Living kidney donation benefits recipients and society but carries short-term and long-term
risks for the donor. This Review summarizes the studies that underlie our current …

Background Young women wishing to become living kidney donors frequently ask whether
nephrectomy will affect their future pregnancies. Methods We conducted a retrospective …

Despite generally positive outcomes and high rates of satisfaction, living kidney donors are
at risk for both medical and psychosocial problems. In this review, the authors summarize …

Background Cardiovascular death remains the leading cause of mortality in kidney
transplant recipients. Cardiovascular events are associated with significant morbidity …

Background In the general population, high serum uric acid concentration is a risk factor for
gout. It is unknown whether donating a kidney increases a living donor's risk of gout as …

End-stage renal disease risk in live kidney donors: what hav... : Current Opinion in
Nephrology and Hypertension End-stage renal disease risk in live kidney donors: what …

Background: The implications of venous thromboembolism (VTE) for morbidity and mortality
in kidney transplant recipients are not well described. Methods: We conducted a …

Background In an effort to improve outcomes associated with living kidney donation, the
Kidney Diseases Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) assembled a Work Group to develop …

Purpose of review: To review an international guideline on the evaluation and care of living
kidney donors and provide a commentary on the applicability of the recommendations to the …

Introduction A growing body of research has examined the physical, psychological, social
and financial impacts of living kidney donation. However, little is known about the unique …