Revisiting Organ Donor Choice in the Circulatory Death Era

Annals of Surgery 2026

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Authors: Andrew G. Shuman, Anji Elizabeth Wall
DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000007010
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Abstract

Donation after circulatory death (DCD) is both the main driver of growth in deceased organ donation in the US and a complex procedure that has created a multitude of ethical challenges. This perspective identifies areas for improvement in DCD donation regarding processes, discussions, and interpretations of legal norms.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organ Donation and Transplantation Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Ethics and bioethics in healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
Annals of Surgery
Volume
284
Issue
2
Pages
254–255
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN