ArticleObesity surgery2022
Body Mass Index Thresholds and the Use of Bariatric Surgery in the Field of Kidney Transplantation in Germany.
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- Prevalence of Obesity, Comorbidities, and Eligibility for Pre-Transplant Bariatric Surgery in 275 Patients Awaiting Kidney Transplant at a Single Center in Germany.Annals of transplantation · 2026Article
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- The evaluation of kidney transplant candidates prior to waitlisting: a scoping review.Clinical kidney journal · 2025Article
- The Impact and Effectiveness of Weight Loss on Kidney Transplant Outcomes: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2023Review
- The Impact of Obesity and Associated Comorbidities on the Outcomes after Renal Transplantation with a Living Donor vs. Deceased Donor Grafts.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Pretransplant characteristics of kidney transplant recipients that predict posttransplant outcome.Frontiers in immunology · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundObesity in the recipient is linked to inferior transplant outcome. Consequently, access to kidney transplantation (KT) is often restricted by body mass index (BMI) thresholds. Bariatric surgery (BS) has been established as a superior treatment for obesity compared to conservative measures, but it is unclear whether it is beneficial for patients on the waiting list.
methodsA national survey consisting of 16 questions was sent to all heads of German KT centers. Current situation of KT candidates with obesity and the status of BS were queried.
resultsCenter response rate was 100%. Obesity in KT candidates was considered an important issue (96.1%; n = 49/51) and 68.6% (n = 35/51) of departments responded to use absolute BMI thresholds for KT waiting list access with ≥ 35 kg/m
conclusionsObesity is potentially limiting access for KT. Despite commonly used BMI limits, only few German centers consider BS for obesity treatment in KT candidates by default. A national multicenter study is desired by nearly all heads of German transplant centers to prospectively assess the potentials, risks, and safety of BS in KT waitlisted patients.
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