Long-Term Outcomes of Living Kidney Donors Left with Multiple Renal Arteries: A Retrospective Cohort Study from a Single Center.

ABSTRACT: Background: The presence of multiple renal arteries (MRAs) is a common anatomical variant in living kidney donors. While MRAs are not considered a contraindication to donation, it remains uncertain whether leaving the donor with a kidney containing MRAs affects long-term outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate renal and clinical outcomes in donors based on the vascular anatomy of the remnant kidney. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of living kidney donors who underwent nephrectomy at our institution between 2011 and 2016. Donors were categorized according to the vascular anatomy of the remaining kidney: single renal artery (SRA) vs. multiple renal arteries (MRAs). Data on renal function, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular events were collecte

SUBMITTER: Kurz T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12429414 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature