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World J Transplant. Feb 18, 2023; 13(2): 28-35
Published online Feb 18, 2023. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v13.i2.28
Published online Feb 18, 2023. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v13.i2.28
Changing landscape in living kidney donation in Greece
Nikolaos Karydis, Department of General Surgery and Transplantation, University of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
Ioannis Maroulis, Department of General Surgery, University of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
Author contributions: Karydis N drafted the original manuscript and its revision; Maroulis I contributed to the final editing of the original and revised manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Nikolaos Karydis, FEBS, FRCS, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery and Transplantation, University of Patras, University Campus 26504 Rio Achaia, Patras 26504, Greece. npkaridis@gmail.com
Received: September 3, 2022
Peer-review started: September 3, 2022
First decision: October 31, 2022
Revised: January 5, 2023
Accepted: January 8, 2023
Article in press: February 8, 2023
Published online: February 18, 2023
Peer-review started: September 3, 2022
First decision: October 31, 2022
Revised: January 5, 2023
Accepted: January 8, 2023
Article in press: February 8, 2023
Published online: February 18, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Living kidney donation is the driving force behind every successful kidney transplant programme worldwide. In Greece, in particular, it accounts for nearly half of performed transplants annually. Its role is of paramount importance since deceased donor kidney transplant waiting times are currently unacceptably long. Paired exchange and other options will form the basis to expand the donor pool and facilitate future developments in the field.