What is an organ transplant?

An organ transplant is a surgical procedure to remove an organ or tissue from one person (the donor) and implant it into another person (the recipient). Organ transplants are typically performed when an organ or tissue in the recipient's body is damaged or diseased beyond repair.

The most common types of organ transplants include:

* Kidney transplant: A kidney transplant is the surgical removal of one or both kidneys from a donor and their implantation into a recipient whose kidneys are no longer functioning properly.

* Liver transplant: A liver transplant is the surgical removal of the liver from a donor and its implantation into a recipient whose liver is no longer functioning properly.

* Heart transplant: A heart transplant is the surgical removal of the heart from a donor and its implantation into a recipient whose heart is no longer functioning properly.

* Lung transplant: A lung transplant is the surgical removal of one or both lungs from a donor and their implantation into a recipient whose lungs are no longer functioning properly.

* Pancreas transplant: A pancreas transplant is the surgical removal of the pancreas from a donor and its implantation into a recipient whose pancreas is no longer functioning properly.

Organ transplants are complex procedures that carry a significant risk of complications. However, they can also be life-saving for people whose organs are no longer functioning properly.