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Tissue transplantation is a significant medical procedure involving the transfer of cells, tissues, or organs from a donor to a recipient, with the primary aim of restoring lost functions. This procedure is crucial in treating a broad spectrum of diseases, including kidney diseases, liver failure, heart disease, and certain types of cancers.
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The collaborative transplant study registry.

Gerhard Opelz1, Bernd Döhler, Andrea Ruhenstroth

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The Collaborative Transplant Study (CTS) has gathered data on over 500,000 solid organ transplants since 1982. Its analyses are a vital international resource for transplantation research and outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Transplantation research
  • Clinical data analysis
  • Organ transplant outcomes

Background:

  • The Collaborative Transplant Study (CTS) was established in 1982.
  • It has amassed data from over half a million solid organ transplant procedures.
  • The study operates with voluntary participation and strictly scientific aims.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To serve as an international reference source for solid organ transplantation.
  • To facilitate scientific analysis of transplant data.
  • To contribute to the advancement of transplantation medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection on kidney, liver, heart, lung, and pancreas transplants.
  • Longitudinal tracking of transplant procedures.
  • Voluntary participation and data submission.

Main Results:

  • Accumulation of a large-scale database exceeding 500,000 transplant cases.
  • Establishment as a leading international reference for transplantation data.
  • Ongoing contribution to scientific understanding in the field.

Conclusions:

  • The CTS database is an invaluable resource for solid organ transplantation research.
  • Its extensive data supports international scientific collaboration and analysis.
  • The study continues to be a cornerstone in advancing transplant outcomes.