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Metabolic adaptation
Nearly half of all patients listed for kidney transplant have obesity, which is associated with increased rates of perioperative complications and graft loss.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the high prevalence of obesity in kidney transplant candidates and its implications for surgery.
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Nearly half of all patients listed for kidney transplant now have obesity, which is associated with increased rates of perioperative complications and graft loss.
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The claim is based on a broad observation of a significant patient population.
Source
Management of the kidney transplant candidate with obesity
Ali Abbasi et al. · Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation · 2026
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