Renal transplant waiting list mortality in COVID era: is it advisable to halt transplant activity?

Introduction: Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Since March 2020, transplant activity in Mexico has been affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the impact on mortality of patients on the waiting list (WL) for cadaveric donor kidney transplantation in a referral hospital in Yucatán, due to suspension of activities due to the pandemic.