# Which organs can be transplanted? Canonical page: https://clinicsjo.com/en/faq/ma-hi-al-aadaa-al-lati-yumkin-ziraatuha Language: en Category: surgery Publisher: ClinicsJo Published: 2026-09-13T08:09:52.527Z Content updated: 2026-09-13T08:09:52.527Z Translation (ar): https://clinicsjo.com/ar/faq/ma-hi-al-aadaa-al-lati-yumkin-ziraatuha Many organs can be transplanted in the human body to save the lives of patients suffering from organ failure that cannot be treated by other means. Organ transplantation is a complex medical procedure aimed at replacing a diseased or damaged organ with a healthy one from a donor, whether living or deceased [\[3\]](). ## Most Common Organs for Transplantation Some organs are more common in transplant procedures due to high failure rates or the availability of donors. Among the most prominent are: - **Kidney:** Kidney transplantation is one of the most common organ transplant procedures and is performed on patients with chronic kidney failure. Kidneys can be obtained from a living or deceased donor [\[1\]](). - **Liver:** Liver transplantation is performed on patients with chronic or acute liver disease that leads to liver failure. A portion of the liver can be donated by a living donor, or a whole liver can be obtained from a deceased donor [\[1\]](). - **Heart:** Heart transplantation is an option for patients with advanced heart failure that does not respond to other treatments. The heart is obtained from a deceased donor [\[1\]](). - **Lung:** Lung transplantation is performed on patients with chronic lung diseases leading to respiratory failure. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted, and they are obtained from a deceased donor [\[1\]](). ## Other Transplantable Organs In addition to common organs, there are other organs that can be transplanted, although these procedures may be less common or more complex: - **Pancreas:** Pancreas transplantation is typically performed on patients with type 1 diabetes and is often done in conjunction with a kidney transplant [\[3\]](). - **Intestine:** Intestinal transplantation is an option for patients with chronic intestinal failure, which may result from specific diseases or the resection of a large portion of the intestine [\[3\]](). - **Tissues:** In addition to whole organs, tissues such as bones, tendons, ligaments, skin, heart valves, blood vessels, and corneas can be transplanted. The cornea is a tissue that is rarely rejected because it does not have a blood supply [\[1\]]() [\[2\]](). ## Donor and Recipient Selection Process To reduce the risk of the body rejecting the transplanted organ, doctors perform careful matching between the donor and recipient. This process involves testing for blood type and tissue matching (Human Leukocyte Antigens - HLA) [\[2\]](). The more closely matched the tissues, the lower the likelihood of the body rejecting the new organ. However, there is no perfect match between two people except for identical twins [\[2\]](). ## Post-Transplant Care and Rejection Risks After an organ transplant, the recipient must take immunosuppressant drugs for life to prevent their immune system from attacking and rejecting the new organ [\[2\]](). Failure to take these medications can lead to acute or chronic organ rejection. Signs of organ rejection vary depending on the transplanted organ, but they may include decreased organ function, fever, or flu-like symptoms [\[2\]](). It is very important for recipients to undergo regular check-ups, monitor for any unusual symptoms, and contact their doctor immediately if they appear. For more information on the organ transplant journey, you can visit [Organ Transplantation: The Journey from Diagnosis to Post-Surgical Recovery (Arabic)](). ## Medical references - [About Transplant Safety]() - [Organ Transplantation]() - [Transplant rejection]() General health education; not a substitute for individualized clinical assessment. Citation URL: https://clinicsjo.com/en/faq/ma-hi-al-aadaa-al-lati-yumkin-ziraatuha#answer