Establishment of Süleyman Demirel University Medical Faculty Hospital Organ Transplant Center

Background: Organ transplantation is a teamwork that requires a multidisciplinary approach, big effort, dedication and sacrifice. Despite an increasing number of transplant centers each year, they can not meet the organ requirements and organ deficit is increasing in our country. In order to eliminate this deficit,we consider that a transplant center should be established at a university hospital in the region. The aimof the study is to share our experiences with the Organ Transplant Center of Süleyman Demirel University, which was established on 15/05/2015. Materials and Methods: First, the training of academic staff of Süleyman Demirel University Medical Faculty hospital and transplant coordinators took part in the study. Süleyman Demirel University Hospital’s operating rooms, intensive care units, pharmacies, laboratories, transplant outpatient and hemodialysis unit, inpatient services and technical infrastructure were prepared. Trained health workers, technical and auxiliary staff was made ready for organs transplant. Several informational and coordination meetings were held with 112 emergency, hospitals and dialysis units in this region. Discussion: The establishment of organ transplant center in a university hospital requires, patience, dedication, effort, coordinated working with many units and provided by a multidisciplinary approach. The organ transplantation program involving almost all branches is carried out in this understanding. Conclusion : An experienced academic staff, medical and technical infrastructure, are the main priorities to establish a transplant center.It is possible to establish the transplant center at a university hospital following these rules