pioneering donor organ preservation techniques

Pioneering donor organ preservation techniques involve advanced methods to keep organs viable outside the body until transplantation. Traditional preservation used cold storage to slow metabolism, but newer approaches include machine perfusion, where organs are connected to devices that continuously supply nutrients, oxygen, and temperature regulation. This maintains the organ's health, reduces damage, and allows for better assessment before transplantation. These innovations increase the number of usable organs, improve transplant success rates, and extend the lifespan of preserved organs, ultimately saving more lives by making organ transplants safer and more effective.