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Organ Transplant is surgery that transfers any type of organ from one person to another. Transplanted organs replace diseased, damaged, or destroyed body parts. They can help restore the health of a person who might otherwise die or be seriously disabled. In most developed countries, organ transplants have become an established form of treatment for a variety of diseases and injuries. Commonly transplanted organs include the heart, lungs, kidney, and liver. Most transplant operations last several hours, and most patients survive the operation. Patients usually remain in the hospital for 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the organ transplanted. Many patients die while awaiting organ transplants because the number of donors falls far short of the number needed. To save lives, health care professionals encourage more people to consider organ donation. Attitudes about organ donation vary among individuals in different nations. The United States and the United Kingdom, for example, rely on a policy called informed consent.
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