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    A hospital

    Area of Science:

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    • Cadaveric kidney transplantation is crucial for end-stage renal disease.
    • Optimizing donor management is key to improving graft survival rates.
    • Effective organ procurement protocols are essential for meeting transplant demand.

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    • To assess the impact of the system on kidney viability and procurement times.
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