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Scandiatransplant 20 years.

A Flatmark1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Rikshospitalet, National Hospital, Oslo, Norway.

Tissue Antigens
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

The first Scandinavian kidney transplant occurred in 1956. By 1968, 358 kidney transplants were performed, with 47% from living donors, fostering Nordic collaboration.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Transplant Medicine

Background:

  • The inaugural kidney transplant in Scandinavia took place in Oslo, Norway, in 1956.
  • Early transplant efforts involved necro-kidney procedures, with the first living related kidney transplant occurring in 1963.

Observation:

  • Kidney transplantation programs rapidly expanded across Scandinavia from 1964 to 1970.
  • By 1968, 358 kidney transplants had been conducted, with a significant proportion (47%) utilizing living related donors.

Findings:

  • The development of kidney transplantation necessitated and fostered increased cooperation among Nordic countries.
  • Established working bodies, including an expert committee and Scandiatransplant, have enhanced collaboration over two decades.

Implications:

  • The growth of kidney transplantation in Scandinavia highlights successful regional collaboration in advanced medical procedures.
  • The trend towards living related donors suggests evolving transplant practices and donor source strategies in the region.

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