Pos-278 metabolic profile in living kidney donors: is there a reason for concern? a single-center study

Kidney transplantation represents the treatment of choice of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). With the increase in kidney disease incidence and prevalence, living kidney donation is a salvage solution by allowing for preemptive transplantation and shortening the time spent on the waiting list for cadaveric transplantation. However, the safety of donor, who has shown limitless altruism, is paramount and should not expose them to any risk.