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The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare graft survival and delayed graft function (DGF) outcomes in first-time KT, repeat KT (regrafts) and subsequent KT.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Relevant studies were identified through comprehensive searches in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE (Ovid) and Scopus until 8 October 2024. Primary outcomes include graft survival and DGF, compared with repeat and subsequent KT.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The meta-analysis included a total of 16 studies. Analysis on long-term graft survival revealed that patients who underwent a first KT had significantly better graft survival compared with those who received a second transplant [86.7% versus 77.6%; odds ratio (OR) 1.40, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.14\u20131.71, P\u00a0=\u00a0.001]. At 5 years post-transplant, first KT recipients continued to demonstrate superior graft survival (OR 1.41, 95% CI 1.13\u20131.77, P\u00a0=\u00a0.003), although this difference diminished by 10 years, with no significant disparity observed (OR 1.26, 95% CI 0.88\u20131.81, P\u00a0=\u00a0.20). Graft survival at 5 years was also significantly higher in second KT recipients compared with those undergoing a third transplant (OR 2.66, 95% CI 1.86\u20133.80, P\u00a0&amp;lt;\u00a0.00001). Patient survival outcomes were largely comparable between first and second KT groups, with no statistically significant differences in overall survival (OR 1.25, 95% CI 0.87\u20131.81, P\u00a0=\u00a0.23). At specific time points, the 5-year survival rate showed a borderline non-significant trend favoring first KT recipients (OR 1.63, 95% CI 0.97\u20132.73, P\u00a0=\u00a0.06), while the 10-year survival rate showed no difference (OR 0.94, 95% CI 0.67\u20131.32, P\u00a0=\u00a0.71). Survival rates between second and subsequent retransplants (e.g. third or fourth KT) showed no significant variation, including at 5 years (P\u00a0=\u00a0.37 and P\u00a0=\u00a0.90, respectively). DGF rates did not differ significantly between first and second KT recipients (P\u00a0=\u00a0.11).<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>These findings underscore the superior graft survival associated with first and second KT compared with subsequent retransplants, particularly in the early post-transplant period, while highlighting the lack of significant differences in overall patient survival across groups; however, variability in outcomes due to study heterogeneity and patient-specific factors warrants cautious interpretation and tailored clinical approaches.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/ndt\/gfaf066","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,4,15]],"date-time":"2025-04-15T22:38:03Z","timestamp":1744756683000},"page":"1906-1918","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":6,"title":["A meta-analysis of graft survival, patient survival and delayed graft function in first-time and repeat kidney transplants"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"40","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1297-0675","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Mehmet","family":"Kanbay","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"University School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Ko\u00e7 , Istanbul ,","place":["Turkey"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Sama Mahmoud","family":"Abdel-Rahman","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University, School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Ko\u00e7 , Istanbul ,","place":["Turkey"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Crischentian","family":"Brinza","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University of Medicine and Pharmacy \u201cGrigore T Popa\u201d Faculty of Medicine, , Iasi ,","place":["Romania"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Lasin","family":"Ozbek","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University, School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Ko\u00e7 , Istanbul ,","place":["Turkey"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Elif","family":"Yayci","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University, School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Ko\u00e7 , Istanbul ,","place":["Turkey"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ozgur","family":"Aktas","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University, School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Ko\u00e7 , Istanbul ,","place":["Turkey"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Candan","family":"Genc","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University, School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Ko\u00e7 , Istanbul ,","place":["Turkey"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Mustafa","family":"Guldan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University, School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Ko\u00e7 , Istanbul ,","place":["Turkey"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ezgi N","family":"Alper","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University, School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Ko\u00e7 , Istanbul ,","place":["Turkey"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-3424-1588","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Alexandru","family":"Burlacu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University of Medicine and Pharmacy \u201cGrigore T Popa\u201d Faculty of Medicine, , Iasi ,","place":["Romania"]},{"name":"Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases \u201cProf. Dr George I.M. 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