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Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant

Deceased donor kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a kidney from a person who has died is transplanted into a patient with end-stage renal disease or kidney failure. This form of transplantation represents a critical intervention for patients whose own kidneys can no longer sustain life, offering an a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2576-9359 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Deceased donor kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a kidney from a person who has died is transplanted into a patient with end-stage renal disease or kidney failure. This form of transplantation represents a critical intervention for patients whose own kidneys can no longer sustain life, offering an alternative to long-term dialysis and significantly impacting survival and quality of life. Research published in Organ Transplantation addresses several dimensions of kidney transplantation relevant to deceased donor organs, including the hemodynamic factors during surgery that influence delayed graft function, a complication that can affect transplant outcomes regardless of donor type. The journal has also examined genetic markers associated with acute rejection episodes, exploring how single nucleotide polymorphism profiles might inform personalized immunosuppressive therapy to improve graft survival. Additionally, the journal has engaged with the broader ethical landscape surrounding organ procurement, including debates about organ sale legalization that directly impact the availability of kidneys for transplantation. These contributions reflect the multifaceted nature of deceased donor kidney transplantation, encompassing surgical technique, immunological management, and the ethical frameworks that govern organ allocation and procurement.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Organ Transplantation (ISSN 2576-9359).

Journal editorial board
Francesca Diomede · Italy Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti · United Kingdom Karolina Golab · United States

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