Organ Transplantation: Medical and Humanitarian Reasons

Transplantation saves lives and restores function when organs fail irreversibly.

Medical Indications

• End‑stage organ failure (kidney, liver, heart, lung)
• Improved quality of life (freedom from dialysis, restored cardiac output)
• Extended lifespan (kidney grafts can function decades)
• Genetic disorders affecting specific organs

Non‑Medical Motivations

• Altruism—donating to save a stranger
• Emotional bonds—directed donation to family/friends
• Religious/cultural values emphasizing self‑sacrifice

Both deceased and living donation pathways exist, governed by strict ethical and medical standards.