Cost-benefit analysis of kidney donation systems and an alternative proposal for Turkey

This study analyzes the cost and benefit of the kidney donation system in Turkey through the analyses of the costs of hemodialysis and kidney transplantation. These analyses were made by using real data. Afterwards, a sensitivity analysis is made by the use of the results of the cost-benefit analysis. One other sensitivity analysis is made for the determination of the amount of the monetary incentive. Within the framework of this study, an alternative system for increasing organ donation rates is proposed which is based on the following three pillars: an opt-out system, a monetary incentive and a government monopsony.