Organ Transplant in China
An overview of organ transplant programs in China — liver, kidney, and others — and how to navigate them.
📑 On this page
China has established organ transplant programs at leading specialized centers, with formal organ allocation systems. This is an overview to help you understand the process.
⚠️ Organ transplant is complex and heavily regulated. Eligibility, donor availability, and process are governed by national rules that can change. Confirm current regulations and eligibility directly with the transplant center before planning anything.
Main programs
- Liver transplant — one of the most common solid-organ transplants.
- Kidney transplant — including living-related and deceased-donor.
- Heart and other organ transplants — at specialized centers.
The general process
- Evaluation — a comprehensive medical assessment to determine suitability.
- Listing & matching — entering the organ allocation system; waiting for a suitable donor.
- Surgery — the transplant itself.
- Post-transplant care — immunosuppression, monitoring, and follow-up.
What to plan for
- A thorough pre-transplant evaluation (may require travel).
- The wait and matching process, which can be uncertain.
- Long-term follow-up and medication management.
- English records for continuity of care.
Costs (highly case-dependent)
Indicative: Total cost including surgery, hospital stay, and initial follow-up can range from roughly US$ 20,000 – 90,000+, depending on the organ, complications, and length of care.
These are broad planning figures. Get a written estimate from the center.
💡 Next step: Start a consultation — send your medical records and we’ll help you understand eligibility and current process.