Organ Transplantation Center

Yeditepe University Koşuyolu Hospital Organ Transplant Center provides services with its structure that combines hygiene, technology, and a multidisciplinary approach. As Turkey's first antimicrobial hospital, the center aims for "zero hospital-acquired infection transmission" thanks to a fully domestic special molecule developed at Yeditepe University Laboratories. This molecule has been applied to building materials from the construction phase onward to provide protection against hospital infections. Services are provided with 35,000 m² of indoor space, a bed capacity of 180, 9 operating rooms, and a medical staff of nearly 100 specialists and academic physicians.

What is the Organ Transplant Center?

The Organ Transplant Center is a center where the evaluation, treatment, and care processes of patients planned for transplantation and followed during the transplant process are carried out in collaboration with various specialties. From the pre-transplant phase to treatment and follow-up stages, the process is planned with the participation of relevant specialists and utilizing technological facilities.

Which Specialties Work Together at the Organ Transplant Center?

Yeditepe University Hospitals Organ Transplant Center consists of expert physicians in the field. The center provides significant support for efforts to increase organ donations and organizes educational programs to raise public awareness. Through an interdisciplinary team organization, it is ensured that every transplant patient receives reliable and comprehensive care. The team, comprising physicians from different branches—from transplant surgeons to nephrologists and infectious disease specialists—works meticulously to meet the needs of patients.

Which Technological Facilities Are Utilized in Organ Transplantation?

At Yeditepe University Koşuyolu Hospital, advanced imaging systems such as Multislice CT, 3 Tesla MRI, PET-CT, Gamma Camera, and a state-of-the-art angiography unit (Bi-Plan Angiography) are used, providing great convenience in diagnosis and treatment processes.

How Is the Treatment Process Planned in Organ Transplantation?

At our Organ Transplant Center, patients are provided with international standard, safe, and effective services through laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive transplant techniques, personalized treatment planning, and multidisciplinary council decisions.
The center, which has performed kidney, liver, pancreas, and heart transplants, also holds an advantageous position regarding the transplant waiting list.