Organ Transplant
Belgian transplant centers perform kidney, liver, heart, lung and pancreas transplantation. Living-donor kidney transplant programs are particularly strong and accept international family pairs.
Why Belgium for this specialty
Belgian transplant centers perform kidney, liver, heart, lung and pancreas transplantation. Living-donor kidney transplant programs are particularly strong and accept international family pairs.
Procedures
- Living-donor kidney transplantation
- Liver transplantation (deceased donor)
- Heart transplantation
- Lung transplantation
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Combined kidney–pancreas transplantation
Cost Comparison
| Procedure | Belgium | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney transplant (living donor) | €60,000–95,000 | €250,000–500,000 |
| Liver transplant evaluation | €8,000–15,000 | €30,000–60,000 |
| Bone marrow transplant | €80,000–140,000 | €350,000–800,000 |
Indicative market ranges for treatment costs. Final quotes are established case-by-case in writing by the treating Belgian hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes for living-donor kidney transplants where the donor is a family member traveling with the patient. Deceased-donor organs are reserved for residents through Eurotransplant.
1-year graft survival exceeds 95% in major Belgian centers, and 5-year survival is around 85% — among the best globally.
Pre-transplant evaluation of donor and recipient takes 7–10 days in Belgium. Surgery is typically scheduled 4–8 weeks after a complete evaluation.