Living Donor Kidney Transplantation in a Covid-19-Recovered Donor- Recipient Pair: A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Transplantation
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Solid organ transplantation decisions are complex during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Patients with chronic diseases require continued access to life-saving treatments.
• The pandemic's persistence necessitates adapting transplant protocols.

Observation:

• A case of living donor kidney transplantation was performed in a donor-recipient pair who had recovered from COVID-19.
• Standard immunosuppression protocols were maintained post-transplantation.
• Both donor and recipient underwent thorough pre-transplant evaluation.

Findings:

• The transplant procedure resulted in a good early post-transplant outcome.
• No active SARS-CoV-2 infection was detected pre-transplant.
• The patient's recovery from COVID-19 did not preclude successful transplantation.

Implications:

• Solid organ transplantation can proceed safely in selected COVID-19-recovered individuals.
• Rigorous screening for SARS-CoV-2 is essential to prevent transmission and ensure patient safety.
• This approach allows for continued management of end-stage renal disease during the pandemic.