Organ transplant technology

Organ transplant technology involves removing a healthy organ from a donor and surgically placing it into a recipient whose organ has failed. Advances in this field include better matching of donor and recipient through blood and tissue typing, improved surgical techniques, and immunosuppressive drugs that prevent rejection. Pre- and post-operative care ensure the transplant’s success, extending recipients’ life and quality of life. Ongoing research aims to expand organ availability with techniques like organ preservation and even growing organs in labs, making transplants more successful and accessible in the future.