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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2025; 13(16): 102740
Published online Jun 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i16.102740
Published online Jun 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i16.102740
Advantages of the single-center model in domino transplant processes: Operational planning and management experience
Amil Huseynov, Medicine, Beykoz University, Istanbul 34180, Türkiye
Amil Huseynov, Department of Transplantation, Medicana International Istanbul, Istanbul 34180, Türkiye
Sevim Nuran Kuşlu Çicek, Department of General Surgery, Biruni University, Istanbul 34180, Türkiye
Murat Tuncer, Department of Nephrology, Medicana International Istanbul, Istanbul 34180, Türkiye
Author contributions: Huseynov A designed the research study, performed the research, analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript; Kuşlu-Çiçek SN and Tuncer M performed the research; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the relevant Biruni University Ethics Committee (ID = 2024-BİAEK/04-02).
Informed consent statement: Patients were not required to give informed consent to the study because the analysis used anonymous data that were obtained after each patient agreed to treatment by written consent.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts of interest to declare.
Data sharing statement: sharing statement: The dataset that allowed us to obtain the findings of this research will be provided upon request. For this, the corresponding author of the study should be contacted. The e-mail address of the said author is
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Corresponding author: Amil Huseynov, MD, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Beykoz University, Çubuklu, No. 69 Vatan Cd., İstanbul 34180, Türkiye. atu-boy@hotmail.com
Received: October 28, 2024
Revised: December 8, 2024
Accepted: January 7, 2025
Published online: June 6, 2025
Processing time: 105 Days and 19.4 Hours
Revised: December 8, 2024
Accepted: January 7, 2025
Published online: June 6, 2025
Processing time: 105 Days and 19.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This retrospective study demonstrated that a single-center domino kidney paired donation program significantly increased transplant opportunities for incompatible donor-recipient pairs while achieving excellent clinical outcomes. By strategically utilizing altruistic living non-directed donors and centralizing all procedures within one center, the program enhanced operational efficiency and reduced ischemia times. Expanding this model could play a crucial role in decreasing transplant waiting lists and improving patient outcomes.