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31st International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS 2026) | Sydney, Australia | September 20-23, 2026
Innovation through Collaboration

Indian Leaders Education & Scientific Exchange Program - Afternoon Symposium

Expanding the Living Donor Pool in Kidney Transplantation: Insights from Indian Experience

Monday, September 21, 2026

17:00-17:45 Cockly Bay 2
This program is supported by an independent educational grant from Zydus Lifesciences Limited

Kidney transplantation remains the preferred treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), offering superior survival and improved quality of life compared with long-term dialysis. However, the persistent shortage of donor organs continues to be one of the greatest challenges in transplantation.

This scientific symposium will explore practical strategies to expand the living donor pool by overcoming traditional barriers to transplantation. The program is focused on three key areas: ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation, the management of highly sensitized recipients through desensitization protocols, and the optimization of induction therapy.
Drawing on real-world experience from India, the faculty will highlight how advances in immunosuppression, individualized treatment approaches, and evolving transplant protocols are enabling centers to successfully increase access to kidney transplantation while maintaining favourable clinical outcomes.

The session promises to offer valuable clinical insights and practical strategies that can be translated into everyday transplant practice helping bridge the gap between organ demand and availability.

Agenda

Chairs: Dr. Manish Mali, Dr. Anurag Gupta
  • ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation- Breaking the Blood Group Barriers
    Dr. Raj Kumar Sharma
  • Beyond Compatibility: Managing Highly Sensitized Kidney Transplant Recipients
    Dr. Shruti Tapiawala
  • Panel Discussion: Optimizing Induction Therapy in Kidney Transplantation

    Chair: Dr. Manish Malik

    Panelists:
    Dr. Kamal Kiran Mukkavilli
    Dr. Prem Prakash Varma
    Dr. Vishal Saxena
    Dr. Vijay Kumar Sinha
    Dr. Reetesh Sharma