What organs can be transplanted?

The following organs and tissues can be transplanted:

- Kidneys: One or both kidneys can be transplanted to replace diseased kidneys.

- Liver: A portion of a donor's liver can regenerate to become a whole new liver for the recipient.

- Heart: A donor's heart can replace the recipient's diseased heart.

- Lungs: One or both lungs can be transplanted to replace diseased lungs.

- Pancreas: The pancreas can be transplanted to replace diseased pancreatic tissue, which produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

- Intestines: Small or large intestines can be transplanted to replace damaged or diseased portions.

- Corneas: The clear, front part of the eye can be transplanted to restore sight in people with corneal damage or disease.

- Skin: Skin can be transplanted to replace large amounts of skin lost due to burns or trauma.

- Bone marrow: Bone marrow transplants are used to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, such as leukemia and other cancers.

- Peripheral blood stem cells: Peripheral blood stem cells are collected from the donor's blood and can be used for bone marrow transplants.

- Umbilical cord blood: Umbilical cord blood, collected from the umbilical cord after birth, contains stem cells that can be used for bone marrow transplants.