A Discussion of Risk in Living Kidney Donors
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Join a transplant nephrologist, transplant surgeon, and epidemiologist as they discuss the risk of ESRD in living kidney donors focusing on two recent publications in JAMA and Kidney International. The presenters will provide:
- A brief overview of risks of living kidney donation known to date
- Discussion of the study design, methods and statistics in the manuscripts
- Implications of the manuscripts on living kidney donation and how to discuss risk with living donors in the context of this new information
Links to manuscripts:
- Abstract for Risk of End-Stage Renal Disease Following Live Kidney Donation (JAMA subscription required to view full article)
- Long-term Risks for Kidney Donors (Kidney International)
Join a transplant nephrologist, transplant surgeon, and epidemiologist as they discuss the risk of ESRD in living kidney donors focusing on two recent publications in JAMA and Kidney International. The presenters will provide:
- A brief overview of risks of living kidney donation known to date
- Discussion of the study design, methods and statistics in the manuscripts
- Implications of the manuscripts on living kidney donation and how to discuss risk with living donors in the context of this new information
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