átültetésen

átültetésen is the Hungarian word for transplantation. It refers to the medical procedure of surgically removing an organ or tissue from one person's body and placing it into the body of another person. This is typically done when the recipient's own organ is diseased or damaged beyond repair. Transplantation can be life-saving, offering a new chance at life for individuals with organ failure.

The process involves a complex medical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and transplant coordinators. Donors can be either living or deceased. Living donors can donate organs like a kidney or a portion of their liver, while deceased donors provide organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and pancreas. A crucial aspect of transplantation is tissue matching, where the donor's and recipient's tissues are carefully screened to minimize the risk of rejection.

Following the surgery, recipients require lifelong immunosuppressive medication to prevent their immune system from attacking the new organ. While transplantation offers significant benefits, it also carries risks, including infection, organ rejection, and side effects from medication. The success rates of various transplant procedures have improved dramatically over the years due to advancements in medical technology and understanding of the immune system.