Publication Name	World Journal of Transplantation
Manuscript ID	120986
DOI	10.5500/wjt.120986
Country	China

Category	Transplantation
Manuscript Type	Evidence Review
Article Title	Research advances in postoperative growth and development following paediatric kidney transplantation: Mechanisms, influencing factors and clinical management
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu-Yang Wang, Gai Hang, Quan Wen, Yun-Peng Guo, Chen Long and Bo Chen
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Corresponding Author	Bo Chen, Department of Urinary Surgery, Tongliao People's Hospital, No. 668 Horqin Street, Horqin District, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. chenmuxin@126.com
Key Words	Paediatric kidney transplantation; Growth and development; Growth hormone; Immunosuppression; Graft function; Narrative review
Core Tip	Paediatric kidney transplantation markedly improves survival in children with end-stage kidney disease, yet post-transplant growth and developmental impairment remain a major challenge. This review highlights the multifactorial mechanisms underlying poor growth after paediatric kidney transplantation, including immunosuppressive exposure, incomplete renal recovery, nutritional deficits, and transplant-related complications. It further summarises emerging predictive models and personalised interventions, emphasising early transplantation, steroid-sparing or optimised immunosuppressive strategies, and careful use of growth hormone as key approaches to improve long-term growth and developmental outcomes.
Citation	Wang YY, Hang G, Wen Q, Guo YP, Long C, Chen B. Research advances in postoperative growth and development following paediatric kidney transplantation: Mechanisms, influencing factors and clinical management. World J Transplant 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5500/wjt.120986
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Received	2026-03-13 02:46
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-13 02:47
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-03 07:31
Return for Revision	2026-04-03 07:31
Revised	2026-05-20 09:24
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-10 02:45
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-10 10:02
Articles in Press	2026-08-10 10:02
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