Unilateral or bilateral early nephrectomy in infants with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease? Weighing risks and benefits

This commentary discusses surgical timing decisions for neonates with symptomatic ARPKD, comparing outcomes between unilateral versus bilateral early nephrectomy approaches. The referenced study found no significant differences in ventilation duration, dialysis timing, feeding milestones, or first-year mortality between the two surgical strategies.