Effects of expanded allocation programs and organ and recipient quality metrics on transplant-related costs in kidney transplantation - an institutional analysis.

Transplantation of ECD organs is associated with incremental costs, especially in elderly and obese recipients. A critical patient selection, treatment of obesity before KT and keeping warm ischemia times short seem to be crucial, in order to achieve a cost-effective KT regardless of the allocation group. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.