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Renal function after nephrectomy for donor organs.

D O'Donnell, J Seggie, I Levinson

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |February 1, 1986
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    Living kidney donors are safe long-term, with no significant late adverse effects detected. While some show slight increases in blood pressure and serum creatinine, overall kidney function remains stable, confirming donation safety.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Transplant Surgery
    • Clinical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Living related kidney donation is a common procedure to address end-stage renal disease.
    • Long-term outcomes for living kidney donors require ongoing investigation to ensure donor safety.
    • Previous studies suggest good long-term outcomes, but late adverse effects warrant continued monitoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate long-term adverse effects in living related kidney donors.
    • To assess the prevalence of hypertension, proteinuria, and renal dysfunction post-nephrectomy.
    • To determine the safety and confirm the absence of significant late sequelae after kidney donation.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective investigation of 33 living related kidney donors.

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  • Mean follow-up period of 5.8 years (range 3-18 years) post-nephrectomy.
  • Assessment of diastolic blood pressure, serum creatinine, creatinine clearance, and proteinuria.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant increase in diastolic blood pressure and serum creatinine levels was observed.
    • A trend towards a decline in creatinine clearance was noted.
    • Most donors remained normotensive and within normal serum creatinine ranges; proteinuria was minimal in two patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Kidney donation is confirmed to be a safe procedure with no significant late adverse effects.
    • Long-term monitoring indicates minimal impact on renal function and blood pressure in living related kidney donors.
    • The study supports the safety of living kidney donation, reassuring potential donors.