Preparing Donor Organs for Transplantation

The provider prepares the donor heart and lung that the provider receives in a cold solution for transplantation to a recipient’s body. The provider inspects the heart, and excises or sutures the blood vessels, if they need repair, and removes any blood clots. The provider examines the lungs and removes any pericardial tissue the provider finds on the lungs. The provider also excises the trachea, or windpipe, to the necessary length. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.