Robert Öllinger1, Paul Viktor Ritschl1, Tomasz Dziodzio1, Johann Pratschke2. 1. Chirurgische Klinik, Campus Charité Mitte | Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Deutschland. 2. Chirurgische Klinik, Campus Charité Mitte | Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Deutschland. johann.pratschke@charite.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Due to the discrepancy between the increasing need of kidneys for transplantation and the continuously low numbers of brain dead donors, the possibility of living donor kidney transplantation is gaining importance. OBJECTIVE: The indications and evaluation of donors in living donor kidney transplantation were investigated. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The statistics of the German Organ Transplantation Foundation (DSO) were evaluated. The fundamental references in the literature and expert opinions are discussed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Living donor kidney transplantation is an excellent option for patients with end-stage kidney failure. A thorough evaluation of potential donors and their aftercare is indispensable. There is a great potential to expand the living donor programs.
BACKGROUND: Due to the discrepancy between the increasing need of kidneys for transplantation and the continuously low numbers of brain dead donors, the possibility of living donor kidney transplantation is gaining importance. OBJECTIVE: The indications and evaluation of donors in living donor kidney transplantation were investigated. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The statistics of the German Organ Transplantation Foundation (DSO) were evaluated. The fundamental references in the literature and expert opinions are discussed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Living donor kidney transplantation is an excellent option for patients with end-stage kidney failure. A thorough evaluation of potential donors and their aftercare is indispensable. There is a great potential to expand the living donor programs.
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