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Renal transplantation in developing countries.

¹South West Transplant Centre, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, United Kingdom. Jacob.akoh@phnt.swest.nhs.uk

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation : an Official Publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia

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Renal transplantation in developing countries faces challenges like limited access and transplant tourism. Developing services legally and transparently can improve outcomes and reduce exploitation.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Transplantation Medicine
Global Health

Background:

Patients with end-stage renal disease in developing nations encounter significant barriers to kidney transplantation.
These include limited access to transplant centers, variable quality and safety standards, and exploitation through transplant tourism.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current status and outcomes of renal transplantation in developing countries.
To propose solutions for improving transplant services and patient care.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes existing literature on renal transplantation in developing countries.
It examines challenges related to donor sources, legal frameworks, and transplant tourism.

Main Results:

Living donors are the primary source of kidneys due to underdeveloped deceased donor programs.
Transplant tourism and commercial kidney transplants are linked to high rates of complications, rejection, and infections.
Developing regulated transplant services can enhance outcomes, increase the donor pool, and combat unethical practices.

Conclusions:

Establishing robust, transparent, and accountable public-private partnerships is crucial for effective transplant services.
Pre-emptive transplantation is favored in resource-limited settings due to limited dialysis availability and better outcomes.