Transplant Medicine
From organ donation to transplantation: During organ removal, transport, and transplantation, it is important to preserve organ function as much as possible. Careful organ protection (protecting the organ from damage during removal, transport, and implantation) contributes significantly to the success of organ transplantation.
Transplant Medicine
Transplant medicine encompasses all steps from organ donation to organ preservation to transplantation. During this time, organs are exposed to cold ischemia (insufficient oxygen supply due to reduced or absent blood flow) and must be reliably protected. The goal of transplant medicine is to maintain donated organs in the best possible condition and to ensure stable organ function after transplantation—along with the long-term survival of the transplanted organ and the recipient.
Important factors for the success of an organ transplantation include the following:
- Careful preservation of organs during their removal, transport, and storage
- Protection against cellular damage during ischemia (reduced oxygen supply) and reperfusion (restoration of blood flow)
- Support for good early and long-term function of the transplanted organ
The requirements for preservation solutions are strict: They must be suitable for various organs and different transport scenarios, ensure reliable organ function after implantation, and be clinically well-established and easy to use.
Our Contribution to Transplant Medicine
Dr. Franz Köhler Chemie GmbH has been active in the field of transplant medicine for decades. Our organ-protective preservation solution is manufactured in Germany and used clinically in over 100 countries, where it is an integral part of standard transplantation programs.
For more information about our products for transplant medicine, please visit the corresponding product pages.