On the waiting list for a transplant
If you need a donor organ or tissue, you can be placed on a waiting list. How exactly does that waiting list work? And what does the waiting mean for you?
Waiting list for organs
You are on the waiting list for an organ. How long do you have to wait? And how do you prepare for a call, which sometimes comes suddenly? Read what you can expect.
Waiting list for tissues
You can also wait for a tissue transplant, such as a cornea, heart valve, or a piece of bone. The waiting time and the process are different than for organs.
How it works
- There are more than 1,200 patients on the waiting list for a donor organ.
- On average, patients wait 1 to 2 years for a donor organ. But sometimes as long as 5 years.
Do you want to know exactly how this works? Watch the video with a clear explanation about waiting lists.