Organ Donation: A Social Responsibility Organ donation is considered to be an important social responsibility that doctors especially encourage people to do. It can transform the lives of patients suffering from chronic illnesses, giving them a chance at normalcy. Dr Nilesh G Satbhai, head of department, plastic, hand and reconstructive microsurgery, and transplant surgery at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai says that over the years, there has been a surge in organ donations in India.
In fact, by choosing to donate organs one can save at least nine lives. What Can Be Donated? People mostly donate the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, small intestine, and uterus to somebody who is in need. Besides that several tissues like hands, face, trachea, larynx, skin, corneas, heart valves, bone marrow, bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels and nerves can be donated, too.
Read on to find out about the five important facts that make organ donation super important. Also Read - Facts About Organ Donation: Which Are The Most Transplanted Organs? Improves The Quality Of Life Dr Satbhai explains that eye donation can give somebody the ability to experience the real beauty of life. Similarly, liver or kidney transplant can save the life of a person suffering from end-stage disease.
A hand or face transplantation can significantly improve the quality of life of the recipient. Overcomes Shortage Of Organs Organ shortage can cause deaths of patients on the waiting list. There is alr.