Conference
The role of bariatric surgery on kidney transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Obesity (body mass index [BMI] >35 kg/m2) remains a relative contraindication for kidney transplant, while patients after kidney transplantation (KTX) are predisposed to obesity. The present study aims to investigate the role of bariatric surgery in improving transplant candidacy in patients prior to KTX, as well its safety and efficacy in KTX patients postoperatively.
METHODS: A systematic search was conducted up to March 2020. …
Authors
Lee Y; Raveendran L; Lovrics O; Tian C; Khondker A; Koyle MA; Farcas M; Doumouras AG; Hong D
Volume
15
Pagination
pp. e553-e562
Publisher
Canadian Urological Association Journal
Publication Date
October 2021
DOI
10.5489/cuaj.7109
Conference proceedings
Canadian Urological Association Journal
Issue
10
ISSN
1911-6470