Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension
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Living kidney donors face a unique decision of self-sacrifice that is not without potential risk. The purpose of this review is to highlight existing research regarding the perioperative morbidity, mortality and long-term outcomes of living kidney donors. ⋯ Living kidney donation is a superior transplantation option for many individuals with ESRD. The survival and health consequences of living donation have proven to be excellent. These favorable outcomes stem from careful screening measures, and further research endeavors are needed to ensure long-term living donor safety in high-risk donors.