On the waiting list for a transplant
If you need a donor organ or tissue, you may end up on a waiting list. How does that waiting list work exactly? 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 out of nowhere? 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 process are different than with 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.
Want to know how this works exactly? Watch the video with a clear explanation about waiting lists.
Are you thinking about an organ transplant abroad?
Are you thinking about an organ transplant abroad or do you have questions about buying an organ? Read this information first. You will read what organ trafficking is, and what the risks are for you as the recipient and the donor.