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A new allocation plan for renal transplantation.

F L Delmonico1, W E Harmon, M I Lorber

  • 1United Network for Organ Sharing Region 1 Renal Data Committee. francis_delmonico@neob.com

Transplantation
|February 12, 1999
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A novel renal allograft allocation plan prioritized longer waiting times but initially neglected local donor availability. Adjustments improved organ distribution, balancing patient needs and donor proximity for equitable kidney transplantation.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplantation immunology
  • Public health policy

Background:

  • A new renal allograft allocation plan was implemented in UNOS Region 1 in 1996.
  • The plan aimed to balance transplant opportunities for patients with long waiting times and promote local organ donor availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel renal allograft allocation plan.
  • To assess the balance between prioritizing patients with long waiting times and promoting local donor availability.
  • To analyze the impact of HLA matching, waiting time, and population distance on kidney allocation.

Main Methods:

  • A scoring system was developed, allocating points for waiting time, population distance, and HLA B/DR mismatch.
  • Additional points were awarded for high panel-reactive antibody levels and pediatric recipients.

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  • The plan was modified in 1997 to adjust point allocations and HLA matching criteria.

    • Main Results:

    • The initial plan successfully increased kidney transplants for patients waiting over 3 years (46%).
    • However, it did not effectively promote local donor availability (33% with maximum distance points).
    • Post-modification, the percentage of patients receiving kidneys with population distance points increased from 85% to 96%.

    Conclusions:

    • The devised renal allograft allocation plan, though requiring modification, provided an equitable system.
    • The region successfully developed and adapted an innovative allocation strategy.
    • The modified plan better balanced patient waiting times and donor proximity, improving equitable access to kidney transplantation.