Body Mass Index Thresholds and the Use of Bariatric Surgery in the Field of Kidney Transplantation in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity 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.

Methods

A 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.

Results

Center 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 acce

SUBMITTER: Dziodzio T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8986752 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature