Kidney Survival Impact of Delayed Graft Function Depends on Kidney Donor Risk Index: A Single-Center Cohort Study.

Background: Delayed graft function (DGF) is a significant challenge in renal transplantation, particularly with deceased donors, necessitating early postoperative dialysis. The prolonged effects of medium- and long-term DGF remain uncertain, marked by contradictory graft survival outcomes. This incongruity might arise from the inherent graft resilience and regenerative capacity during transplantation.