Organ Transplantation

What is Organ Transplantation?

Organ transplantation is the surgical replacement of a healthy organ taken from a person to a dysfunctional or diseased organ. This branch of medicine plays a vital role in the treatment of life-threatening organ failures. Organ transplantation can include organs such as the kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas and small intestine.

Scope of Organ Transplantation

• Kidney Transplantation: It is the most common type of organ transplant performed on patients with chronic kidney failure. Kidney transplantation improves the quality of life of patients by eliminating the need for dialysis.
• Liver Transplantation: It is performed on patients with liver failure or serious liver diseases. This procedure can save patients’ lives and restore normal liver function.
• Heart Transplantation: Heart transplantation is a life-saving treatment option for patients with advanced heart failure. Transplantation allows patients to return to normal heart function.
• Lung Transplantation: It is performed for diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis. Lung transplantation improves patients’ respiratory function.
• Pancreas Transplantation: In patients with type 1 diabetes, a pancreas transplant can control diabetes by restoring insulin production.
• Small Intestine Transplantation: It is performed for patients with short bowel syndrome or serious intestinal diseases. This transplant improves nutrient absorption and restores intestinal function.

Pediatric Organ Transplantation

Pediatric organ transplantation is a procedure used to treat organ failure or serious organ diseases in children. The needs of children for organ transplantation differ from those of adults and require special expertise. The main conditions and organs covered by pediatric organ transplantation are as follows:

• Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: It is performed for children with chronic renal failure. Transplantation supports children’s growth and development processes and improves their quality of life.
• Pediatric Liver Transplantation: It is performed for children with biliary atresia, acute liver failure or metabolic liver diseases. This transplantation allows children to return to normal liver function.
• Pediatric Heart Transplantation: It is performed for children with congenital heart diseases or advanced heart failure. Heart transplantation helps children regain normal heart function and extend their life span.
• Pediatric Lung Transplantation: It is performed for children with severe lung diseases such as pulmonary hypertension or cystic fibrosis. This transplantation improves children’s respiratory functions and improves their quality of life.

The Importance of Organ Transplantation

Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment option for patients with organ failure. Transplantation allows patients to regain normal functions, improve their quality of life and extend their lifespan. In addition, organ transplantation offers an effective solution in the treatment of many chronic diseases and helps patients maintain their independence.

Technologies Used in Organ Transplantation

• Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: It is a minimally invasive surgical method for kidney donors. This technique provides less pain, faster recovery time and less scarring.
• Organ Preservation and Transport Systems: Advanced organ preservation and transport systems are used to preserve the vitality of the organs to be transplanted and to ensure a successful transplant.
• Immunosuppressive Therapy: Immunosuppressive drugs are used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation. These drugs suppress the body’s immune system and allow the organ to be accepted.
• Robotic Surgery: Robotic systems allow surgeons to perform more precise and controlled operations. This method provides fewer complications and faster recovery from organ transplantation.

Rehabilitation after Organ Transplantation

Rehabilitation after organ transplantation is important to accelerate the recovery process of patients and ensure successful organ function. The rehabilitation process includes various services such as regular medical check-ups, immunosuppressive therapy, nutritional counseling, exercise programs and psychological support. This process helps patients return to their normal lives and maintain the long-term functionality of the transplanted organ.

Organ Transplantation with Asumed Health Care

Asumed Health Care offers the best service in the field of organ transplantation by collaborating with leading healthcare institutions in Turkey. The main services we offer to our patients are as follows:

• Diagnosis and Assessment: We ensure that our patients undergo a comprehensive assessment. This ensures that the correct diagnosis is made and the appropriate treatment plan is prepared.
• Organ Transplant Surgery: We perform safe and effective organ transplant surgeries using the latest technologies. We successfully perform various organ transplant procedures such as kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas and small intestine transplants.
• Rehabilitation and Support: We provide physical therapy, nutritional counseling and psychological support services to our patients during the recovery process after organ transplantation. This allows patients to improve their quality of life after organ transplantation.
• International Patient Support: We offer services specifically designed for our patients coming from abroad. These services include guidance throughout the treatment process, accommodation and transportation arrangements, translation services, and support for other needs.