Organ Transplant Swap Treatment in Turkey
About Organ Transplant Swap
Key Highlights
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Overcomes donor-recipient blood type or antibody incompatibility.Expands the donor pool, reducing waiting times for a transplant.Enables transplants for patients who would otherwise have no compatible living donor.Performed simultaneously in a coordinated effort at a specialized transplant center.Utilizes healthy, willing living donors to save multiple lives.
Who is this surgery for?
- End-stage liver disease (ESLD) from causes like cirrhosis, hepatitis, or genetic disorders.
- A willing living donor who is medically suitable but incompatible (e.g., blood type mismatch) with their intended recipient.
- Presence of high levels of pre-formed antibodies in the recipient against the donor's tissue.
- The patient is on the transplant waiting list but faces a long wait for a deceased donor organ.
- Failure of other liver disease treatments and meeting general criteria for liver transplantation.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation of all donors and recipients, including blood tests, imaging, and cardiac/pulmonary assessments.
- Psychological and social work evaluations to ensure donor voluntarism and recipient support.
- Cross-matching and sophisticated tissue typing to confirm new pair compatibility.
- Detailed surgical planning and scheduling for simultaneous operations.
- Pre-operative counseling, fasting, and medication adjustments as directed by the transplant team.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: bleeding, infection, blood clots, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Risks for the donor: bile leak, liver function changes, and rare but serious complications from hepatectomy.
- Risks for the recipient: organ rejection, biliary complications, and vascular issues.
- Risk of primary non-function (the new liver does not work initially).
- Long-term need for immunosuppressant medications and their associated side effects (infections, kidney issues, diabetes).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the ICU followed by a transplant ward, with close monitoring of liver function.
- Recipients start immunosuppressant medications immediately to prevent rejection.
- Donors typically have a shorter hospital stay but require several weeks to recover fully.
- Regular follow-up visits for blood tests, imaging, and medication level checks.
- Gradual return to normal activities, with a focus on nutrition, infection prevention, and adherence to the lifelong medication regimen.
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Typical hospital stay:
14-21 days for recipient; 7-10 days for donor
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full recovery (recipient); 2-3 months (donor)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering organ transplant swap in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for organ transplant swap in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform organ transplant swap. MediFyr helps you compare liver transplant specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for organ transplant swap compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 27,192 – USD 48,945 | 14-21 days for recipient; 7-10 days for donor | ~ 3-6 months for full recovery (recipient); 2-3 months (donor) | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 201,313 – USD 362,363 | 14-21 days for recipient; 7-10 days for donor | ~ 3-6 months for full recovery (recipient); 2-3 months (donor) | Know More |
Top hospitals for Organ Transplant Swap in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated liver transplantation teams and experience managing patients undergoing organ transplant swap.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
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Had my gallbladder out at MGM. The surgery itself went fine, but the first two days after were rough. Dr. Subramanian was really clear about what to expect pain-wise and adjusted my meds a couple times until we found what worked. He didn't just send me home and forget—the nurses checked in on his instructions. It wasn't fun, but I felt managed, not just processed.