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Patients with obesity and renal dysfunction may now be eligible for kidney transplants

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Illinois: A collaborative research between a bariatric and transplant surgery team has provided fresh hope for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and obesity. The study's authors investigated the results of metabolic and bariatric surgery in ESRD patients, as well as whether such surgery might enhance their eligibility for kidney transplantation. The findings are reported in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

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