kidney exchange

Kidney exchange is a process that helps compatible donors and recipients find matches when direct donation isn't possible. If a patient needs a kidney but their loved one is willing to donate but incompatible, they can join a network where their donor swaps with another donor whose recipient is incompatible with their donor. This way, multiple pairs can exchange donors, increasing the chances of matching and saving lives. It’s a coordinated, cross-compatibility system designed to maximize the number of successful kidney transplants.