To overcome the shortage of kidney donors, diverse methods have been utilized, including living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) and extended criteria for deceased donor grafts. Currently, LDKT is a major treatment option. However, in Jeju, deceased donor kidney transplantation (DDKT) has been restricted due to the prolonged cold ischemia time (CIT) caused by the island's geographic disadvantages and transportation limitations. We report the first LDKT in Jeju, which demonstrates a means of overcoming prolonged CIT. A 67-year-old male patient with diabetic nephropathy underwent a preemptive ABO compatible LDKT (ABO type O+) from his 62-year-old wife. The operation was uneventful, using anti-thymocyte globulin based on the recipient's medical and immunologic risks. The patient recovered without significant complications and was discharged on postoperative day 15. Follow-up Doppler ultrasonography showed good blood flow to the kidney, and his serum creatinine levels steadily decreased and remained stable. The first successful LDKT in Jeju was significant in that kidney transplantation was implemented by compensating for its geographic limitations. In addition, we review machine perfusion as another method of avoiding prolonged CIT.
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