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  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Outcomes

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  • Primary aldosteronism (PA) management often involves adrenalectomy, but long-term estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline remains a concern.
  • Identifying preoperative factors influencing post-adrenalectomy eGFR is crucial for patient management and risk stratification.

Approach:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate preoperative factors associated with long-term eGFR decrease in PA patients post-adrenalectomy.
  • Eligible observational studies were identified through comprehensive searches of major scientific databases.

Key Points:

  • Analysis of 8 studies involving 1159 patients revealed significant associations.
  • Older age (OR=1.05), high systolic blood pressure (OR=1.05), baseline hypokalemia (OR=0.08), and lower baseline eGFR (OR=0.92) were linked to increased long-term eGFR decline.
  • These factors represent key predictors of renal function trajectory after surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative factors including advanced age, elevated systolic blood pressure, hypokalemia, and diminished eGFR are associated with a higher risk of postoperative eGFR reduction in PA patients.
  • These findings underscore the need for targeted monitoring and preventative strategies to mitigate renal impairment risks.