Organ Transplantation

Renal transplantation is the most common solid organ transplant and is superior to dialysis or supportive care in survival, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness. Transplant recipients often experience better physical health, psychosocial well-being, and reintegration into daily life. The WHO has described chronic kidney disease as a public health emergency and a leading cause of premature mortality. Demand for kidney transplantation is projected to rise to approximately 12,000 annually by 2033, roughly quadruple current procedure volumes. Three patients die each day in the UK while waiting for a suitable donor organ. More than 8,000 people are currently on the transplant waiting list in the UK.