About this Activity
In this Meet the Researchers panel, Professor David Thomson, Dr Tinus du Toit, and Dr Zunaid Barday unpack their landmark study on controlled donation after circulatory death (DCD) in Africa.
Study Under Discussion
du Toit, T., Manning, K., Bertels, L., Hoffman, G., Thomson, D., & Barday, Z. A. (2024). Kidney transplant utilising donors after circulatory death: The first report from the African continent. South African Medical Journal, 114(3b), e1369. https://doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2024.v114i3b.1369 (PDF download)
While widely adopted abroad, DCD remains underutilised in South Africa, despite its potential to expand the donor pool. Using their findings as a springboard, the panel will explore clinical realities, ethical considerations, and systemic barriers shaping transplantation locally.
This session offers practitioners a chance to engage with locally generated evidence, reflect on global models, and consider pathways to responsibly expand access to life-saving transplants in South Africa.
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Themes Covered in this Session
Understanding the donor shortage
Unpacking the factors driving South Africa’s low deceased donor rate and their impact on transplant waiting lists.
Expanding the donor pool & Review of Donation of Circulatory Death
Exploring both established and emerging strategies, including controlled donation after circulatory death (DCD), to address critical gaps in organ availability.
Unpacking the Research
Review of the current study into DCD and an understanding of the impacts of the findings on the local landscape
Clinical realities in low-resource settings
How constraints in infrastructure, policy, and training influence transplant feasibility and outcomes.
Comparing donor pathways
What local and global data reveal about outcomes from different types of deceased donation.
International Comparisons
What local and global data reveal about outcomes from different types of deceased donation.
Ethical and logistical considerations
Navigating the complexities of implementing new approaches while safeguarding equity and patient safety.
This activity is accredited for 1 Level 1 CPD Points. You will need to be Registered and Logged-in to start this activity
Your Panelists
Professor David Thomson
Consultant Transplant and Critical Care Surgeon at University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital
Dr Tinus du Toit
Head of Abdominal Transplantation, Groote Schuur Hospital
Dr Zunaid Barday
Nephrologist, Groote Schuur Hospital
Your Host
Linda Ravenhill
Editor, Medical Education Network
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