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OPTN/SRTR 2016 Annual Data Report: Deceased Organ Donation
A K Israni1,2,3, D Zaun1, J D Rosendale4,5
1Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation, Minneapolis, MN.
Summary
Organ donation rates are increasing, but thousands of organs are still discarded annually. This highlights a critical need to improve organ utilization and reduce waste in transplantation.
Area of Science:
- Transplantation Science
- Organ Donation Research
Background:
- The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) collects data crucial for evaluating organ donation and transplantation efficiency.
- Metrics such as donation rate, organ yield, and discarded organs are vital for assessing the healthcare system's performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze organ donation and discard rates using data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) and OPTN.
- To identify trends in deceased donor numbers and authorized organ recovery.
Main Methods:
- Utilized SRTR data, which is sourced from OPTN, to calculate key performance indicators.
- Examined referral, eligibility, and donor numbers for the year 2016.
- Quantified the number and types of organs discarded in 2016.
Main Results:
- In 2016, over 1 million death referrals resulted in 23,433 eligible or imminent deaths.
- There were 9,971 deceased donors, an increasing trend since 2010.
- A total of 4,859 organs were discarded, including significant numbers of kidneys, livers, and lungs.
Conclusions:
- While deceased donor numbers and organ recovery are rising, a substantial number of organs remain unused.
- The high rate of organ discard indicates a significant area for improvement in organ transplantation logistics and policy.
- Further strategies are needed to minimize organ discard and maximize transplantation opportunities.
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