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BUSTILLOS MARTINEZ, María del Carmen; TORRES FLORES, David  e  TANGO FLORES, Gustavo. Transplant and donation of human organs. REVISTA MEDICIS [online]. 2012, n.7, pp. 7-9. ISSN 1818-5223.

Everything about organ transplants holds countless new aspects. Its not very ancient practice awakens a reasonable and logical interest. This magnificent scientific breakthrough opened the doors of hope for all those who need human organ donation because it is essential and important to have certain organs that benefits the health of people who are in situations such as fatal lack of an organ and this can only improve their health or to continué living. The devetopment of technology have made possible the miracle of organ transplant doctor, but at the same time, at the high level of demand for organs for transplantation, have opened the doors of the black market: Bolivia is not immune to this reality

Palavras-chave : Organ transplants; scientific advance; Organ Donation.