Who can become an organ donor?

In most countries, a donor must be a blood relative (up to the 4th degree) or a legal spouse. Commercial donation (the buying and selling of organs) is strictly prohibited by law. You will be required to provide documents proving your relationship to the donor.

What if my donor and I have incompatible blood types?

If you have a willing related donor but your blood types are medically incompatible, we can organize a paired organ exchange (Swap transplant) at specialized clinics in Turkey. You will swap donors with another international pair facing the exact same situation.

How long does a donor recover after organ retrieval?

Safety depends on the standards of the clinic, the expertise of the doctors, and the overall organization of the process. With proper planning and professional oversight, risks are minimized.

How much does organ transplantation cost abroad?

The cost of a kidney transplant starts from $13,000 in India and from $18,000 in Turkey. A liver transplant starts from $30,000 in India and from $40,000 in Turkey. The estimate typically includes pre-operative screenings for both the patient and the donor.

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Organ Transplant Treatment Abroad

We arrange kidney and liver transplant procedures at JCI-accredited hospitals in Turkey, India, and South Korea.

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Koç University Hospital transplant team led by Prof. Dr. Münci Kalayoğlu at the Organ Transplant Center in Istanbul

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Why Patients Choose International Transplant Centres

Patients choose hospitals in Turkey, India, and South Korea for three key reasons.

No Waiting Lists
Surgery can be scheduled as soon as donor compatibility is confirmed. The entire process, including evaluation, approvals, and surgery planning, typically takes between 14 and 21 days.

Graft Survival Rates Up to 98%
Leading transplant centres perform more than 200 kidney and liver transplants annually. Experienced surgical teams and modern immunosuppression protocols help minimise the risk of organ rejection.

Paired Kidney Exchange Programmes
If a donor is incompatible because of blood type or immunological factors, Turkish transplant centres can arrange paired donor exchanges between families. This makes transplantation possible even when the original donor is not a match.

Lower cost

Compared with hospitals in Europe and Israel, while maintaining comparable standards of care.

+95%

Graft survival rates reported by leading centres in Turkey, India, and South Korea.

48 Hours

Time required for a transplant specialist to review your records and provide recommendations.

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Treatment is provided only at internationally accredited medical centres.

Main Areas of Transplant Surgery Abroad

We work with experienced transplant surgeons and focus on the two most common transplant procedures for international patients.

01 Kidney Transplant

The donor kidney is typically removed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques through small incisions. This approach helps reduce complications and allows donors to leave hospital within a few days.

02 Liver Transplant

The liver has a unique ability to regenerate. Living donors donate only a portion of the organ, which gradually regrows while maintaining normal liver function.

Available Donor Programs

International patients are generally not eligible for deceased donor waiting lists and national transplant registries. However, effective alternatives are available.

Living Related Donor

This is the most common option. In Turkey and India, donors may include spouses and relatives up to the fourth degree of kinship. Living donor transplants often achieve better long-term outcomes than deceased donor procedures.

Incompatible Blood Groups

Paired exchange transplantation allows two incompatible donor-recipient pairs to exchange donors. Recipient A receives a kidney from Donor B, while Recipient B receives a kidney from Donor A. This approach is widely used and legally regulated in Turkey.

Leading Countries for Organ Transplantation

We help patients choose the most appropriate hospital based on the procedure, donor type, and budget.

Organ Transplantation in Turkey

Leading hospitals such as Koç University Hospital, Medicana, and Medipol perform a high volume of successful transplant procedures. Turkey is particularly recognised for its well-developed paired kidney exchange programmes.

Organ Transplantation in India

Hospitals including Apollo, Manipal, and BLK-Max offer advanced transplant surgery at competitive costs. Indian centres are experienced in complex cases, including paediatric liver transplantation.

Organ Transplantation in South Korea

Hospitals such as Samsung Medical Center and Asan Medical Center are recognised for advanced surgical technologies and excellent transplant outcomes, particularly in high-risk cases.

Treatment in Turkey

Treatment in South Korea

Treatment in India

How Treatment Abroad Is Organised

Send us your medical reports, imaging studies, and laboratory results. Our medical coordinator organises the case and arranges professional medical translation into English.
We consult with specialists at leading hospitals and obtain official treatment programmes with transparent cost estimates. We review each option in detail and help you make an informed decision.
You do not need to worry about the logistics. We coordinate the entire process, including hospital admission dates, travel arrangements, airport transfers, and accommodation, ensuring a smooth and comfortable treatment journey.
From your first day at the hospital, you will be supported by a dedicated medical interpreter. We help coordinate communication with the hospital team and ensure your treatment progresses according to the agreed care plan.
Our support continues after discharge. We assist with medical reports, rehabilitation planning, and follow-up communication with your treating physicians.