Recognition and Relevance of the Spanish Transplant Model
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Tatiana De la Vega Pazitkova
Independent General Practitioner, Madrid, España
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2264-9616
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Victor Tadeo Pérez Martínez
Centro Médico POBLANC, Calle Joselito No. 4 Murcia, España
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2964-1623
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70099/BJ/2025.02.01.13Palabras clave:
Spanish transplant model, donation after circulatory death, technological innovation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), international solidarity, ethical principlesResumen
The letter acknowledges the achievements of the Spanish transplant model, a global leader, with historic milestones in 2024, including 6,464 transplants and a record rate of 52.6 donors per million population. It highlights the fundamental pillars of this success: advanced legislation, clinical leadership, and public awareness campaigns. Additionally, technological innovations, such as using ECMO, have significantly increased donations after circulatory death, positioning Spain as a pioneer in advanced transplant techniques. Finally, it underscores Spain's global impact on international cooperation and transplant equity, establishing it as an ethical and sustainable model for the world.
Citas
Santiago Vispo N. Pioneering the Future of Organ Transplantation: Lessons from the Spanish Model. Bionatura journal. 2025;2(1):1. doi: 10.70099/BJ/2025.02.01.1
Organización Nacional de Trasplantes (ONT). Informe Anual 2024. Madrid: Ministerio de Sanidad; 2025.
Organización Mundial de la Salud. 77ª Asamblea Mundial de la Salud: Actualización diaria-30 de mayo de 2024 [Internet]. 2024.
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