Pulsatile machine perfusion vs. cold storage of kidneys for transplantation: a rapid and systematic review.

Objective: To identify and prioritize key areas for further research in kidney preservation systems.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of machine perfusion and cold storage techniques in reducing delayed graft function (DGF) and improving graft survival in recipients of kidneys from beating and non-heart-beating donors. Literature quantifying the link between DGF and graft survival was used to evaluate the potential long-term impact of machine perfusion and cold storage systems.