Clinical Transplantation

Clinical transplantation is a medical procedure where an organ or tissue from one person (the donor) is surgically placed into another person (the recipient) whose own organ is failing or damaged. This can include organs like kidneys, liver, heart, or lungs, and sometimes tissues like corneas or bone. The goal is to restore normal function and improve the recipient's health. Transplantation requires careful matching of donor and recipient to minimize rejection by the recipient's immune system, and it often involves lifelong medication to help prevent this rejection. Successful transplants can significantly enhance the quality of life for recipients.