Intermittent Versus Continuous Surface O2 During HMP of DCD Kidneys

A Prospective Feasibility Trail to Compare the Efficacy of Intermittent Surface Oxygenation With Continuous Surface Oxygenation During Hypothermic Machine Perfusion of Kidneys Donated After Circulatory Death

The aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of this bubble and surface oxygenation and to determine the optimal timing of surface oxygenation (continuous versus intermittent) as alternative for membrane-oxygenated kidneys, originating from DCD donors, during HMP on early graft function in clinical practice.

Kidneys originating from deceased donors after circulatory death (DCD), category 3 and 5 (controlled) will be preserved from procurement until transplantation on hypothermic machine perfusion conditions and prospectively randomized into 2 study groups: 1) intermittent surface oxygenation during HMP (surface oxygenation interrupted during organ transport (2-4h)(I-HMPO2 group), and 2) continuous surface oxygenation during HMP (surface oxygenation during the whole machine preservation period included organ transport)(C-HMPO2 group).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Listed for a renal transplantation due to end stage renal disease
• Willingness to comply with the protocol procedures for the duration of the study included scheduled follow-up visits and examinations.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multi-organ recipients
• Dual kidney transplantation