These are the stories behind what one doctor calls the "greatest gift" and the "ultimate act of kindness".
'Doesn't get easy': Organ transplant surgeons on the highs and lows of giving others a second chance at life'Doesn't get easy': Organ transplant surgeons on the highs and lows of giving others a second chance at life
And the part of the liver to be donated first had to be tested in the United States for transplantation suitability – and during this time, the patient's condition worsened. While his mother was initially hesitant, she ultimately went ahead after being told there were hundreds of people on a waiting list.
This week also marked World Transplant Day on Jun 6, an annual reminder of the thousands of people around the world who are alive due to transplantation. Those aged 18 and above can also pledge their organs, tissues and entire body for transplantation, treatment, education or research after death under an opt-in scheme known as the Medical Act .
In the latter case, surgeons could be called up at any time of the day - mostly during odd hours - when an organ becomes available. A liver transplant operation can take about six to eight hours, and more complicated cases can go on for as long as 22 hours.Transplant surgeons who have performed hundreds of procedures over decades told CNA that the job"doesn't get easy" with time.
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