Review
Evaluation of potential live donors for renal transplant: an evidence based approach and changing paradigms
Authors:
Nalaka Gunawansa ,
National Institute of Nephrology Dialysis and Transplant, LK
Ajay Sharma,
University of Liverpool, GB
About Ajay
Faculty of Health and Science
Ahmed Halawa
University of Liverpool, GB
About Ahmed
Faculty of Health and Science
Abstract
Live donor renal transplantation remains the mainstay of renal replacement therapy in most countries, including Sri Lanka. The Amsterdam consensus guidelines were considered the benchmark in evaluation of live donors and used in assessing donor suitability for over two decades. However, recent evidence has cast doubts regarding the overall safety of kidney donation warranting a closer look at donor evaluation. This review aims to look at current available evidence regarding common donor conditions and the overall need for extra vigilance in donor evaluation.
How to Cite:
Gunawansa N, Sharma A, Halawa A. Evaluation of potential live donors for renal transplant: an evidence based approach and changing paradigms. Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery. 2018;36(2):22–8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljs.v36i2.8512
Published on
31 Aug 2018.
Peer Reviewed
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