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

Abstract

Obesity is potentially limiting access for KT. Despite commonly used BMI limits, only few German centers consider BS for obesity treatment in KT candidates by default. A national multicenter study is desired by nearly all heads of German transplant centers to prospectively assess the potentials, risks, and safety of BS in KT waitlisted patients.