Key issues in transplant tourism

Akoh, Jacob A

doi:10.5500/wjt.v2.i1.9

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“…In commercial renal transplants, the picture is even grimmer, with higher morbidity and mortality rates. Commercial transplant tourism accounts for almost 10% of the total transplants worldwide per year (Akoh, 2012). The present authors have previously reported that commercial transplant tourism accounts for almost 75% of RTX in Oman (Al Ismaili et al, 2017).…”

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Transplant tourism and invasive fungal infection

Salmi

Metry

Ismaili

et al. 2018

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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This is the largest single-center study on commercial RTX reporting the highest number of patients with IFI acquired over a relatively short period of time. Aspergillus spp were the main culprit fungi, with no Candida spp being isolated. A high index of suspicion might be the most reasonable means to reduce the possible very poor outcomes. Improving legal transplant programs and strengthening the associated laws could prevent commercial transplant tourism.

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Transplant tourism and invasive fungal infection

Salmi

Metry

Ismaili

et al. 2018

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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“…Organ transplantation is determined by individual national circumstances, which include: 1. legally established principles of transplantation medicine (standard operating protocols testing potential organ donors and recipients); 2. whether it is legally determined to be organ donors from? brain dead person (cadaver) or patients with cardiorespiratory death (NHBD -non-heart beating donors), or there is no regulation and legislation; 3. is there a waiting list of patients for transplantation to the compelling need of various organs; 4. the cost of health care; 5. the availability of organs for transplantation; 6. the level of technical capacity as well as the availability of organs for transplantation [4]. In the early 90s of the twentieth century transplantation tourism was in the focus, as an usual concept in the medical practice [5].…”

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Kidney Transplantation Program in Montenegro

Ratković

Jukić²,

Radunović

et al. 2015

BANTAO Journal

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Introduction.There was no transplantation program in Montenegro until 2012. On the other hand, there were 93 patients with transplanted kidney. These transplantations were performed abroad; 15% in areas of black organ markets (India, Pakistan, Russian Federation). Beside the ethical problems, these transplantations carried a high risk of complications.Methods.Our health system had to ensure solution for patients with terminal organ failure. Preparation of all neccessary conditions for the beginning of transplantation program in Montenegro started in 2006 with different activities including public, legal, medical, educational and international cooperation aspects.Results.The first kidney transplantation from living donor in Montenegro was preformed on September 25th, 2012. In the period from 2012 until now 23 kidney transplantations from living related donor were performed and one kidney transplantation from deceased donor in the Clinical Center of Montenegro. In the a two year-follow-up period, all patients to whom kidney transplantation was performed are in a good condition and without serious complications in posttransplant period.Conclusion.Development of the transplantation program allowed controlled transplantation and safety of patients. Our next steps are development of deceased organ donor transplantation and achievement of higher rate of deceased donor organ transplantation and individualization of immunosuppressive therapy.

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“…There are 5 models of TT that have been described (Fig. ), with the first 4 models being described in 2007 and later reorganized in 2012 . These 4 models describe TT that occurs internationally and are often advertised via the Internet and are assisted by facilitators .…”

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“…These 4 models describe TT that occurs internationally and are often advertised via the Internet and are assisted by facilitators . They describe the movement of donors, recipients, and/or organs across jurisdictional borders for the purpose of organ transplantation . These models are “classic” models of TT, where illegal activity and unethical transplantation can occur.…”

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Liver Transplant Tourism

Hindi¹,

Congly²,

Tang³

et al. 2020

Liver Transpl

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Liver transplant tourism is travel for transplantation involving organ trafficking and/or transplant commercialism. Various medical, financial, and organizational factors play a role in transplant care including waiting lists, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease scores, and financial aid. We outline the international experiences with transplant tourism (TT) and its effect on their medical communities and patients. For clinicians providing care to patients involved in TT, we also discuss pretransplant counseling and posttransplant care. Liver Transplantation 26 276-282 2020 AASLD. liveR tRAnsplAntAtion, vol. 26, no. 2, 2020 Hindi et Al. Review ARticle | 277 TT ReformAt the Declaration of Istanbul (DoI) summit in 2008, international transplant researchers and politicians defined specific acts related to the process of illegal organ transplantation. The DoI acknowledged TT and provided ethical and social transplant guidelines for individual countries in an effort to curb TT. Moreover, the differences in definitions for travel for transplantation and TT were distinguished. Travel for transplantation is the movement of organs, donors, recipients, or transplant professionals across jurisdictional borders Zaid Hindi and Mayur Brahmania were responsible for the study concept and design and for drafting the manuscript.

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Key issues in transplant tourism

Abstract: Access to organ transplantation depends on national circumstances, and is partly determined by the cost of health care, availability of transplant services, the level of technical capacity and the availability of organs.

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Transplant tourism and invasive fungal infection

Transplant tourism and invasive fungal infection

Kidney Transplantation Program in Montenegro

Liver Transplant Tourism

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