What is the difference between a paired donation and deceased organ donation?
Deceased donor organs are managed by UNOS. Transplant entered into the deceased donor pool when your kidney fails and there is no way of knowing how long it will take. Typical wait times for Type O peoloe is five years and growing. It also depends upon where you live in the nation. Paired donation uses a living donor and can quite often get you matched up more rapidly. Paired donation is an elective surgical option that depends upon your donor/recipient blood type mix.
