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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine

Background:

  • Obesity is linked to diabetes, hypertension, and kidney dysfunction.
  • Donor nephrectomy patients have unique health considerations due to having a single kidney.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate body-mass index (BMI) trends in donor nephrectomy patients.
  • To assess long-term weight changes after nephrectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 532 donor nephrectomy patients from 2002-2012.
  • BMI measurements taken preoperatively, at 1 year, and long-term post-donation.
  • Analysis of 100 patients with long-term follow-up (12 months to 11 years).

Main Results:

  • Overall BMI decreased at 1 year post-donation.
  • Postoperative BMI trended upward after the first year.
  • Over half of overweight donors (BMI 25-30) became obese (BMI >30) long-term.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term BMI increase in donor nephrectomy patients poses health risks, especially with a single kidney.
  • Enhanced lifestyle and nutrition counseling are now implemented.
  • A stricter preoperative weight control policy is under consideration.