Transplantology
Transplantology is a branch of medicine and surgery focused on the transplantation of organs, tissues, and cells to replace disease- or failure-related loss of function. It encompasses surgical technique, donor-recipient evaluation, immunology, anesthesia, critical care, and postoperative management, with an emphasis on expanding donor pools, improving organ preservation, and reducing rejection and complications.
Organ transplantation includes kidneys, liver, heart, lungs, pancreas, and intestinal transplants. Kidneys are the most commonly
Process: donation requires informed consent and ethical regulation; donor evaluation ensures suitability; allocation systems match based
Rejection can be hyperacute, acute, or chronic. Infections and malignancies are important post-transplant risks. Long-term success