ABSTRACT
Pain, worry and depression occur in 5-23% of donors after nephrectomy.1-4 These types of complication may prolong the duration of sick leave and even result in loss of work. However, it should be remembered that a combination of pain, depression and fatigue can occur after any abdominal operation.5
Furthermore, depression is a common symptom in today’s society, affecting around 30% of the populations of Europe and the USA.6,7 So too is chronic pain, which has been estimated to afflict 10-55% of people in the Western world.6,7
