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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Surgical Sciences

Background:

  • Living-donor kidney transplantation is increasingly common.
  • Evaluating factors affecting donor and recipient renal function is crucial for transplant clinicians.
  • Understanding donor characteristics is vital for predicting post-transplant outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key donor characteristics influencing estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) in both donors and recipients one year after kidney transplantation.
  • To analyze the predictive value of pre-donation and post-donation renal function parameters.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 48 consecutive living-donor kidney transplant pairs was evaluated.
  • Donor and recipient eGFRs were measured pre-donation, at discharge, and one year post-transplantation.
  • Statistical analysis, including multivariate linear regression, was employed to identify significant predictors.

Main Results:

  • Donor eGFR before donation (<100 mL/min/1.73 m²) and age (>50 years) significantly increased the risk of poor recipient eGFR (<60 mL/min/1.73 m²) after one year.
  • Higher donor BMI was associated with lower donor kidney function.
  • Donor eGFR pre-donation and at discharge were the strongest predictors of 1-year eGFR for both donor and recipient.

Conclusions:

  • Donor estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) pre-donation and at discharge, along with donor age, are the most reliable parameters for predicting 1-year renal function in living-donor kidney transplantation.
  • These parameters can assist clinicians in managing patient and donor expectations regarding post-transplant outcomes.
  • Excluding unforeseen complications, these factors offer valuable insights into long-term graft function.