Does pre-emptive transplantation versus post start of dialysis transplantation with a kidney from a living donor improve outcomes after transplantation? A systematic literature review and position statement by the Descartes Working Group and ERBP

This position statement brings up guidance on pre-emptive kidney transplantation from living donors. The provided guidance is based on a systematic review of the literature.

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Published in:Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation dialysis, transplantation, 2016-05, Vol.31 (5), p.691-697
Main Authors: Abramowicz, Daniel, Hazzan, Marc, Maggiore, Umberto, Peruzzi, Licia, Cochat, Pierre, Oberbauer, Rainer, Haller, Maria C, Van Biesen, Wim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic - physiopathology
Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy
Kidney Transplantation
Living Donors
Renal Dialysis
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Summary:This position statement brings up guidance on pre-emptive kidney transplantation from living donors. The provided guidance is based on a systematic review of the literature.
ISSN:0931-0509
1460-2385
DOI:10.1093/ndt/gfv378