Organ Transplantation

Organ transplantation is often the only treatment for end state organ failure, such as liver and heart failure. Although end stage renal disease patients can be treated through other renal replacement therapies, Heart transplantation is generally accepted as the best treatment both for quality of life and cost effectiveness. lung transplantation is by far the most frequently carried out transplantation globally.

The procurement of organs for transplantation involves the removal of organs from the bodies of deceased persons. This removal must follow legal requirements, including the definition of death and consent.

Heart donation by well selected living donors with good health coverage carries negligible risks. This can only be ensured through rigorous selection procedures, careful surgical and follow up of the donor to ensure the optimal management of untoward consequences.

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