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The kidney is the most commonly sought-after organ in transplant tourism, with prices for the organ ranging from as little as $1,300 [13] to as much as $150,000. [55] Reports estimate that 75% of all illegal organ trading involves kidneys. [56] The liver trade is also prominent in transplant tourism, with prices ranging from $4,000 [57] to ...
In contrast, a compatible kidney sold on the global black-market can cost in excess of $160,000 in some cases. [12] One payment option is the official contract, which gives the donor the US$1,219 (in 2001), and is paid immediately after the surgery. The kidney recipient may also negotiated with the donor by providing additional money or other ...
This plan put healthy human kidneys in the price range of up to $10,000 plus a $2,000 to $5,000 commission fee for Jacobs. [5] NOTA was a response to this proposal, making it criminal to transfer human organs for valuable consideration for human transplantation. [6] At the time NOTA was passed, there was an 80% survival rate for kidney transplants.
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history of cancer; family history of kidney disease; and ... some people sell their organs illegally. ... these drugs cost US$1,500 per month. [99] In 1999, ...
A year-long investigation has revealed desperate people in Myanmar, hawking their organs to wealthy people on social media.
Thilakavathy Agatheesh, 30, who sold a kidney in May 2005 for 40,000 rupees said, "I used to earn some money selling fish but now the post-surgery stomach cramps prevent me from going to work." Most kidney sellers say that selling their kidney was a mistake.