A Prognostic Index for Deceased Donor Kidneys and Criteria for Identifying Suitable Candidates for Kidney Transplantation from Expanded Criteria Donors with Prolonged Waiting Times.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The kidney donor profile index (KDPI) is a valuable prognostic tool in deceased donor kidney transplantation (DDKT), while its optimization for each country using local data is essential. It remains unclear which patients derive survival benefits from expanded criteria donor (ECD) DDKT compared to waitlist or standard criteria donor (SCD) DDKT, particularly in the context of long waiting times. This study aimed to develop a prognostic index for donor kidneys and propose criteria to identify suitable candidates for ECD DDKT in Korea.

Methods

Two prediction models were developed using data from two cohorts based on national databases (the Korean Network for Organ Sharing and the National Health Insurance Data Sharing Service): cohort for the prediction of graft pr

SUBMITTER: Koo TY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11952819 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature