The Variation in Practice of the Living Donor Kidney Transplant Pathway in the UK: Results of a National Survey.

ABSTRACT: Living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) accounts for 35% of kidney transplants in the UK. The Organ Donation and Transplantation 2030 initiative underscores the necessity to enhance LDKT rates to meet growing demand. There is limited data on national variations in live donor workup pathways from initial referral to long-term follow-up. We conducted an online survey across all 23 UK transplant centres performing LDKT, covering the entire living donor pathway. We aimed to explore and highlight practice variation and identify opportunities for improvement. Responses were received from 21 centres (91.3%). Marked variation was identified in donor acceptance criteria, including age limits, body mass index thresholds, and donor evaluation timelines (6-36 weeks). Differences were also noted in

SUBMITTER: Nightingale K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12650412 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature