Kidney donation may raise risk of scrotal surgery later in life

NCT ID NCT06716723

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study compared nearly 10,000 male living kidney donors to similar non-donors to see if laparoscopic nephrectomy increases the long-term chance of needing scrotal surgery, such as for fluid collections. Researchers used health databases in Ontario, Canada, tracking both groups for years. The goal is to understand if donating a kidney carries hidden risks for men.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If this study finds a link, it could help doctors better inform male kidney donors about potential long-term risks.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may be influenced by unmeasured differences between donors and non-donors.

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London, Ontario, Canada