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  • Nephrology
  • Computer Science
  • Transplantation Medicine

Background:

  • The global shortage of kidney donors necessitates optimized organ allocation strategies.
  • Traditional points-based systems for kidney allocation face limitations in maximizing donor-recipient compatibility.
  • Machine learning (ML) offers a promising alternative to enhance the precision and effectiveness of kidney allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a Machine Learning (ML)-based approach for optimizing donor-recipient matching in kidney transplantation.
  • To compare the performance of various ML classifiers in predicting optimal kidney donor-recipient pairs.
  • To create a practical tool for improving the efficiency and fairness of kidney allocation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an ML-based donor-recipient matching system, evaluating ten classifiers including gradient boosting, random forest, and neural networks.
  • Employed three experimental scenarios: original dataset, merged dataset, and a hierarchical architecture model.
  • Integrated the top-performing ML model into a web-based platform (Nephron) with a custom ranking algorithm for recipient prioritization.

Main Results:

  • The gradient boosting model demonstrated superior performance, achieving a consistent 98% accuracy across all experimental scenarios.
  • The custom ranking algorithm significantly outperformed traditional similarity metrics (cosine, Jaccard) in identifying suitable recipients.
  • The Nephron platform successfully facilitated efficient patient selection and prioritization, adaptable for other solid organ allocation systems.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed ML-based approach effectively optimizes donor-recipient matching for kidney transplantation.
  • This methodology enhances both the efficiency and fairness of the kidney allocation process.
  • The developed system shows potential for broader application in solid organ transplantation allocation.