Implementing systematic early protocol biopsies in routine practice: An exploratory real-world study

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the implementation of routine protocol biopsies for early detection of subclinical rejection.
• Exploratory real-world study design
• Implementation of systematic protocol biopsies
• Assessment of discharge eGFR and its predictive value for outcomes
• Early detection of subclinical rejection was facilitated through protocol biopsies.
• Discharge eGFR was identified as a strong predictor of long-term transplant outcomes.