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Social, economic, and policy implications of organ preservation advances

Alyssa Ward1, David K Klassen2, Kate M Franz1

  • 1Organ Preservation Alliance, NASA Research Park, Moffett Field, Los Altos, California.

Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation
|April 24, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

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Advancing organ preservation technologies can overcome critical limitations in transplantation, addressing organ shortages and improving patient outcomes. These innovations promise to enhance global access to transplants and reduce healthcare costs.

Area of Science:

  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Organ Preservation Technology

Background:

  • Organ transplantation has advanced significantly over 60 years, yet insufficient organ preservation remains a major challenge.
  • Current limitations impact organ availability, transplant success rates, and global healthcare infrastructure.
  • These constraints contribute to organ shortages, post-transplant complications, and escalating healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review how advancements in organ preservation technologies can address key limitations in transplantation.
  • To explore the potential benefits of improved preservation on organ availability, patient outcomes, and healthcare economics.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, surveying existing and emerging organ preservation technologies.
  • The review analyzes the impact of these technologies on various aspects of organ transplantation.
  • It synthesizes information on how preservation advances can mitigate current challenges.

Main Results:

  • Improved organ preservation can significantly increase the availability of transplantable organs.
  • Advances in preservation are expected to enhance both short-term and long-term post-transplant outcomes.
  • Enhanced preservation technologies can reduce complications and accelerate research in areas like immune tolerance and xenotransplantation.

Conclusions:

  • Organ preservation technology is crucial for overcoming major hurdles in transplantation.
  • These advancements offer substantial benefits, including increased access, improved outcomes, and reduced costs.
  • The potential impact includes saving millions of lives and billions of dollars globally.

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