Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Organ Transplantation Donor and Recipient Selection

Organ transplantation donor and recipient selection is the process of deciding whether an organ donor and a potential organ recipient are a suitable match for a transplant. This selection process typically includes a medical evaluation of the donor and recipient’s health, including age, overall health condition, gen…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 12× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2576-9359 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Organ transplantation donor and recipient selection is the process of deciding whether an organ donor and a potential organ recipient are a suitable match for a transplant. This selection process typically includes a medical evaluation of the donor and recipient’s health, including age, overall health condition, genetic compatibility, and whether the donor and recipient have compatible organ types. The selection process is critical for successful transplantation outcomes and is an increasingly important area of medical research. Accurate selection of donors and recipients is a key factor in reducing the risk of organ rejection, which can result in complications or even death. Additionally, organ transplantation donor and recipient selection can help ensure that organs are placed with individuals who are most likely to benefit from them, thus improving the chances of successful transplant outcomes.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 12 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Organ Transplantation (ISSN 2576-9359).

Journal editorial board
Francesca Diomede · Italy Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti · United Kingdom Karolina Golab · United States

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