Demographic characteristics of Turkish kidney donors and the impact of donor-recipient relationship on postoperative outcomes: A single-center experience
Abstract:Objective: Kidney transplantation (KTx) is the most effective treatment option for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Live donor kidney transplantation is unique as it involves healthy individuals who undergo a major surgery. This retrospective study seeks to investigate the effect of donor–recipient relationship on postoperative outcomes in Turkish donors undergoing laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (DNx). Material and Methods: The study was conducted with a total of 297 patients who underwent left DN… Show more
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