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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>2976-0526</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Portuguese Kidney Journal (PKJ)]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[PKJ]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2976-0526</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Sociedade Portuguesa de Nefrologia]]></publisher-name>
</publisher>
</journal-meta>
<article-meta>
<article-id>S2976-05262025000300020</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.71749/pkj.105</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty as Facilitator for Renal Transplantation in Patients with Obesity: Rationale and Protocol]]></article-title>
</title-group>
<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Correia]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Vítor Patrício]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Pereira]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Teresa]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Miranda]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Carlos]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Lalanda]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Raquel]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Nogueira]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Helena Filipa]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Marques]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Pedro]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Gomes]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Olavo Costa]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Craciun]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ana]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Gonçalves]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ana Rita]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Melo]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Maria João]]></given-names>
</name>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Santana]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Alice]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Correia]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Luís]]></given-names>
</name>
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<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Marinho]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Rui Tato]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Lopes]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[José António]]></given-names>
</name>
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<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
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<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Miranda]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Luís]]></given-names>
</name>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria Department of Surgery ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Lisbon ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Lisbon ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af3">
<institution><![CDATA[,Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria Department of Nephorology and Renal transplantation ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Lisbon ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af4">
<institution><![CDATA[,University of Lisbon Faculty of Medicine Surgery I University Clinic]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Lisbon ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af5">
<institution><![CDATA[,University of Lisbon Faculty of Medicine Surgery II University Clinic]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Lisbon ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af6">
<institution><![CDATA[,University of Lisbon Faculty of Medicine Gastroenterology University Clinic]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Lisbon ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af7">
<institution><![CDATA[,University of Lisbon Faculty of Medicine Nephrology University Clinic]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Lisbon ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>09</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>09</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>39</volume>
<numero>3</numero>
<fpage>20</fpage>
<lpage>29</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2976-05262025000300020&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2976-05262025000300020&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2976-05262025000300020&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract  Introduction:  Obesity is a major barrier to kidney transplantation, associated with increased perioperative complications and reduced graft survival. Traditional bariatric surgeries have shown effectiveness in weight reduction but present challenges in pharmacokinetics and nutritional status. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty has emerged as a less invasive alternative, potentially suitable as a bridge to renal transplantation in obese patients. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ESG in patients with end-stage kidney disease and obesity as a preparatory step to kidney transplantation. Primary endpoints include weight loss, BMI change, and transplant-related complications. Secondary endpoints address ESG failure, need for adjunct therapy, and procedural safety.  Methods:  A prospective, single-center cohort trial will include 13 adult end-stage kidney disease patients with BMI 30-42 kg/m² undergoing ESG. Outcomes will be compared with a case matched retrospective control cohort of previously transplanted obese patients who received no structured weight loss intervention. Patients will undergo ESG and follow a 6-month monitored weight loss program. Those who do not reach a BMI &lt;35 kg/m² may receive GLP-1 agonists, repeat ESG or undergo surgical sleeve conversion.  Results:  Preliminary institutional data show ESG achieves moderate weight loss with lower severe adverse event rates (1.8% vs 3.5%) and shorter hospital stay compared to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Study enrollment begins in May 2025.  Conclusion:  ESG may represent a safe and effective strategy to optimize transplant eligibility in obese ESKD patients, with potential for integration into pre-transplant assessment pathways.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Gastroplasty]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Kidney Failure, Chronic]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Kidney Transplantation]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Obesity/surgery]]></kwd>
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