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⏱️ What Happens in an Organ Procurement Surgery

The coordinated, multi-team operation that preserves organs for transplant.

The Coordination of Donor Surgery

  • When a patient becomes an organ donor, a specialized team works to move the process forward quickly.
  • An **organ procurement organization** manages the logistics to ensure all potential recipients are identified.
  • Surgeons from different transplant centers travel to the donor hospital to retrieve specific organs.
  • This process requires precise timing to keep organs viable for the people who need them.
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