Living Kidney Donors Who Develop Kidney Failure: Excerpts of Their Thoughts

Conclusions: Most donors are positive about their donation decision and experience and would donate again, despite developing ESRD themselves. They propose some important changes to the decision-making and informed-consent processes. Our data are reassuring regarding lack of donor regret, but highlight the need for living donor transplant programs to ensure that living donors understand their long-term risks and receive appropriate life-long follow-up care to minimize these risks.Am J Nephrol 2016;43:389-396
Source: American Journal of Nephrology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research