September 24, 2026
Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant: How It Works
Brain death, NOTTO registration, allocation and the waiting list — the deceased-donor route explained.
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A deceased-donor transplant uses a kidney from a person declared brain-dead, with family consent. In India this route is coordinated through NOTTO and state organ-sharing registries.
Kidneys are allocated according to national and state rules based on blood group, medical urgency and time on the waiting list. Registration is done by the transplant centre.
You can record a donor pledge on the NOTTO registry, but in practice donation proceeds only with your family’s consent — so the family conversation matters most.
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This article is for general education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified nephrologist about your own condition.
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