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Health Indicators for Renal Replacement Therapy in Saudi Arabia
F Shaheen1, B Al-Attar1, D Santiago1
1Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Transplantation Proceedings
|March 19, 2019
Summary
Renal replacement therapy in Saudi Arabia is growing, with increasing dialysis patients and centers. Renal transplantation has tripled, but organ donation promotion is essential for future growth.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Renal replacement therapy (RRT) in Saudi Arabia includes hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplantation.
- Hemodialysis is a rapidly expanding healthcare sector within the Kingdom.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current health indicators of renal replacement therapy in Saudi Arabia.
- To analyze trends in dialysis patient numbers, treatment modalities, and organ transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation Annual Report 2016.
- Review of data on end-stage renal disease patients, dialysis centers, and transplantation statistics.
Main Results:
- 17,687 patients were on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
- Dialysis centers increased, with 55% in Ministry of Health hospitals; the central region has the most centers (30%).
- Annual patient increase is 6.2%, projected to reach 22,000 by 2020. Diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy are primary causes (40% and 38%). Kidney transplants tripled since 2000.
Conclusions:
- Renal replacement therapy and dialysis center numbers are increasing in Saudi Arabia.
- While renal transplantation has improved, increased promotion of organ donation is crucial.
- Continued growth necessitates strategic planning for RRT services and organ procurement.
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