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Beyond donation to organ utilization in the USA.

Darren StewartRichard HaszBonnie Lonze
Published in: Current opinion in organ transplantation (2023)
Underutilization of less-than-ideal, yet transplant-worthy organs remains an obstacle to maximizing the impact of the U.S. transplant system. The increased risk of inferior posttransplant outcomes must always be weighed against the risks of remaining on the waitlist. Advanced perfusion technologies; tuning allocation systems for placement efficiency; and data-driven clinical decision support have the potential to increase utilization of medically complex organs.
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