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Improving transplantation programs and patient care.

F A M Shaheen1, M Z Souqiyyeh

  • 1Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. famshaheen@yahoo.com

Transplantation Proceedings
|October 11, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Organ donation and transplantation face challenges in the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT) region due to various factors. Overcoming these requires improved awareness, infrastructure, and governmental support for organ transplantation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Organ transplantation is a vital replacement therapy with established survival rates for renal, liver, and heart grafts.
  • Organ donation is a critical bottleneck, with high patient waiting lists and limited donor availability.
  • The Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT) region faces unique challenges impacting organ transplantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the factors affecting organ transplantation in the MESOT region.
  • To explore existing organ donation and transplantation models within the MESOT region.
  • To propose solutions for improving organ donation and transplantation outcomes in MESOT countries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of factors influencing organ transplantation in the MESOT region.

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  • Analysis of existing organ donation and transplantation models (Saudi, Iranian, Pakistani).
  • Identification of obstacles to cadaveric organ donation and living-organ donation practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Key challenges include inadequate preventive medicine, fragmented health infrastructures, and low awareness of organ donation importance.
    • Lack of team spirit among physicians, poor coordination in organ procurement, and insufficient health insurance coverage are significant barriers.
    • Living-organ donation (kidney, partial liver) is prevalent, while cadaveric donation has untapped potential.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing organ transplantation barriers in the MESOT region requires a multi-faceted approach.
    • Enhancing organ donation necessitates continuous medical community efforts, public and religious support, and governmental assistance.
    • Developing improved models by incorporating diverse experiences is crucial for overcoming current inadequacies in organ transplantation.