ORGAN CONNECT – A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR
ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION
Mrs. P. Srilatha1, K. Siri Reddy2, A. Sruthi Reddy3, Devarasetty Kedhar4 and Moru Bhavana5
1Associate Professor, Vignan Institute of Technology and Science
2,3,4,5Student,Vignan Institute of Technology and Science
Abstract— Organ donation and transplantation are
essential medical procedures that have significantly
improved and saved countless lives. However, the
current systems for managing organ donation and
transplantation processes face several challenges,
including issues related to transparency, security, and
efficiency. This paper introduces a novel approach to
address these challenges through the implementation of
blockchain technology. We propose a blockchain-based
system that can enhance transparency, security, and the
overall effectiveness of these life-saving processes. By
leveraging the decentralized and immutable nature of
blockchain, we aim to streamline organ allocation,
improve organ traceability, and provide a
comprehensive solution for the healthcare industry.
Index Terms— Blockchain, Organ Donation.
Transparency, Transplantation, Decentralized.
I. INTRODUCTION
The title of the paper is “ORGAN CONNECT – A
DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR ORGAN DONATION
AND TRANSPLANTATION”. An injury or illness
can lead to organ failure or damage, impacting an
individual's quality of life, and in some rare cases,
even resulting in death. Organ donation is recognized
as one of humanity's most noble acts, aimed at saving
lives through organ transplantation. Successful
transplantation requires that the donated organ be in
good working condition, match the recipient, and
ensure the donor's safety during removal. The first
successful organ transplant, a kidney transplant
between twin brothers, took place in 1954. Since
then, the number of annual transplants has steadily
increased. Nevertheless, the demand for organ
donation consistently surpasses the available donors.
Tragically, twenty people die every day while
awaiting an organ transplant, and a new patient is
added to the waiting list daily. The current organ
donation and transplantation system is fraught with
complexities and limitations. Patients in need of life-
saving transplants often face prolonged waiting
times, and the allocation of organs is not always fair
and efficient. Additionally, maintaining the privacy
and consent of patients and donors while ensuring the
integrity of the data is a continuous challenge in this
sensitive domain.
Blockchain technology, with its inherent features of
decentralization, security, and transparency, has the
potential to address these issues. By implementing a
blockchain-based system, we can re-imagine the
organ donation and transplantation process, making it
more efficient, secure, and patient-centric.
II. EASE OF USE
In the realm of organ sharing and medical
transplantation utilising blockchain technology, the
primary focus is on designing a system that places a
strong emphasis on user-friendliness. This involves
the creation of an intuitive interface that simplifies
interactions for all stakeholders, including healthcare
professionals, patients, and donors. The ultimate goal
is to streamline processes, facilitate data entry, and
offer comprehensive user support, ensuring that
individuals with varying levels of technological
expertise can seamlessly engage with the system.
This user-centred approach enhances organ donation
and transplantation management, promoting
transparency and accessibility.
A. Existing System
The existing system for organ transplantation and
donation relies on traditional websites. They lack
transparency in the collection, preservation, or
transplantation of organs. They are slow and are
provided with minimum security requirements,
resulting in the illegal trade of organs or other serious
medical scams. Overall, the current system, being
web-based, offers familiar functionalities, but it lacks
the efficiency, security, and transparency that a
blockchain-based system can provide.
Problems in Existing System:
 Inefficiency and Delays
 Lack of Transparency
 Data Discrepancies
 Privacy and Consent Challenges
B. Proposed System
We present a robust platform designed to oversee and
streamline the organ donation process through the
utilization of blockchain technology within a
decentralized framework. This approach guarantees
security, data integrity, and transparency throughout
the entire process. This system creates hash codes for
each different organ and assures data provenance for
that particular actor during the organ donation and
transplantation. Patient and donor data are securely
stored and shared on the blockchain, ensuring data
integrity. Ultimately, the proposed system promises
to revolutionize the organ transplantation process,
making it more secure, efficient, and patient-centric.
Advantages of the Proposed System:
 Transparency and Trust
 Data Accuracy
 Patient-Centric
 Real-Time Coordination
 Auditability
III. LITERATURE SURVEY
According to L.A. Dajim's proposal [1], the
suggested system involves a blockchain-based
decentralized software for organ donation. This
system would manifest as a website where patients
can register their information, including their medical
ID, blood type, organ type, and state. Under normal
circumstances, the system would operate on a first-
come, first-served basis.
A. Powell's recommendation [2] underscores the
unique requirements and challenges associated with
organ donation and transplantation systems. These
encompass aspects of registration, donor-recipient
matching, organ removal, organ delivery, and
transplantation, all of which grapple with legal,
clinical, ethical, and technical limitations. To enhance
the patient experience and instill confidence, it is
imperative to establish end-to-end organ donation
and transplantation platforms that ensure a fair and
efficient process. As a solution, a private Ethereum
blockchain-based system is proposed to manage
organ donation and transplantation in a fully
decentralized, secure, traceable, auditable, private,
and trustworthy manner. The implementation
includes the creation of smart contracts and three
web-based modules for comprehensive validation.
The suggested solution's performance is evaluated
through privacy, security, and confidentiality
assessments, with a comparison to the existing
system.
The terms "Organ donation," "transplantation,"
"Blockchain," "Ethereum," and "Decentralized" are
central to this discourse. Organ donation refers to the
process of surgically removing an organ or tissue
from one person (the organ donor) and implanting it
into another person (the recipient). Transplantation
becomes necessary when the recipient's organ has
failed or been damaged due to illness or an accident.
Organ transplantation stands as one of the most
remarkable advancements in modern medicine.
Unfortunately, the demand for organ donors
consistently surpasses the number of individuals
willing to donate. Each day in the United States, 21
people lose their lives while awaiting an organ
transplant, and more than 107,380 men, women, and
children remain in dire need of life-saving organ
transplants.
IV. ARCHITECTURE AND METHODOLOGY
A. System Architecture
System architecture encompasses the design and
behavior of the technological framework within an
enterprise, solution, or system. In simpler terms, it
illustrates the flow of applications, often represented
visually. The concept of system architecture often
revolves around the somewhat abstract idea of
structure, primarily the relationships between
elements. Some experts, in their interpretations, limit
the types of structure under consideration to specific
dimensions like functional, temporal, and other
aspects.
Fig. 1. The System Architecture
B. Modules
 Donor
 Patients
 Hospital
1. Donor
In this module, the donor will register and login, then
upload their organ donor data to the hospital and do
the following operations, such as:
 View Profile
 Send Organ Donating Details
 View Organ Donated Details Status
2. Patients
In this module, patients log in by using their
username and password. After logging in, the user
will do some operations, such as:
 My Profile
 Register For Organ Transplantation
 View All Organ Transplantation Details
3. Hospital
The hospital manages hospital records to provide
organ storage services for donation and surgical
transplantation and also performs the following
operations, such as:
 View all Patients and Authorize
 View all Donors and Authorize
 Add Organ Type
 View All Blockchain Hash Code for Organ
Names
 View All Organ Donated Details
 View All Patient Transplantation Requested
Details
 View All Organ Donated Details By
Blockchain
 View All Organ Transplantation Details By
Blockchain
 View All Organ Donation Results
 View Organ Transplantation Results
C. Methodology
In the context of organ donation and transplantation
systems, the generation of hash codes plays a crucial
role in ensuring data integrity and security. Each
organ type is represented as a structured data object
containing essential information such as donor and
recipient details, organ type, timestamp, and other
relevant data. This data is then serialized into a
consistent format to ensure uniform representation
across platforms. A suitable cryptographic hashing
algorithm, such as SHA-256 or SHA-512, is applied
to the serialized data, generating a unique fixed-
length hash code. These hash codes are stored on the
blockchain, allowing for data integrity verification at
any time by recalculating the hash code and
comparing it with the stored value. This robust
method enhances the security and trustworthiness of
the organ donation and transplantation system,
enabling the swift detection of unauthorized data
alterations or tampering.
V. IMPLEMENTATION
A. The Java Platform
The Java platform is a versatile and highly adaptable
computing environment known for its "write once,
run anywhere" capability, enabling developers to
create applications that can be executed on various
operating systems without modification. At its core,
the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) interprets and
executes Java bytecode, translating it into machine
code for the host system. Java's extensive standard
library, strong security model, and support for
multithreading make it a preferred choice for a wide
range of applications. Its active and expansive
developer community, along with the availability of
open-source implementations like OpenJDK, ensures
a rich ecosystem of libraries and frameworks. Java is
particularly well-suited for enterprise-level and
performance-critical applications, and its automatic
memory management simplifies memory allocation
and reduces the risk of memory-related errors,
making it a go-to platform for diverse software
development projects.
B. Eclipse IDE
Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
is a powerful and widely used open-source software
development platform that provides a comprehensive
set of tools for building, testing, and deploying
software applications across a range of programming
languages and platforms. Eclipse is highly regarded
for its flexibility, extensibility, and a vast ecosystem
of plugins and extensions. Here are some key features
and aspects of Eclipse IDE:
 Cross-Platform Compatibility
 Versatile Language Support
 Rich Plugin Ecosystem
 Integrated Development Environment.
 Code Assistance
 Robust Debugger
 Integrated Version Control
 Refactoring Tools
 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design
 Community and Support
 Free and Open Source
C. Apache Tomcat Server
Apache Tomcat, an open-source application server
and servlet container, is a fundamental component in
the world of Java-based web development. As a
lightweight and highly flexible server, Tomcat serves
as a dependable platform for running Java Servlets
and Java Server Pages (JSP), facilitating the creation
of dynamic and interactive web applications. It also
functions as a basic web server and offers
compatibility across a range of operating systems,
making it a versatile choice for web application
deployment. Tomcat's Java-based nature allows
developers to harness the power of the Java
ecosystem, while its security features, clustering
capabilities, and a supportive community ensure the
reliability and integrity of hosted web applications.
With extensive documentation and integration
possibilities, Apache Tomcat remains a preferred
solution for a broad spectrum of web development
projects.
D. MySQL Database Server
MySQL is a highly favoured Relational Database
Management System (RDBMS) that caters to the
needs of a wide spectrum of businesses, both small
and large. It is the brainchild of the Swedish
company MySQL AB and stands out for several
compelling reasons. Firstly, MySQL is offered as an
open-source solution, meaning users can leverage its
capabilities without incurring any licensing fees. In
terms of functionality, MySQL holds its own,
providing an extensive feature set comparable to
more costly database systems. It employs a
standardized variant of the widely recognized SQL
data language, ensuring compatibility and ease of
use. Furthermore, MySQL's compatibility extends to
various operating systems and programming
languages, including PHP, PERL, C, C++, JAVA,
and more, making it versatile and accessible. Its
speed and efficiency, even when dealing with
substantial datasets, make it a top choice. Particularly
noteworthy is its synergy with PHP, a leading
language in web development. MySQL is adept at
managing large databases, accommodating up to 50
million rows or even more per table, with room for
scalability. To top it off, MySQL's open-source
General Public License (GPL) allows developers the
freedom to adapt and customize the software to suit
their specific needs and environments, making it an
attractive and adaptable database solution.
Additionally, MySQL's strong community support
and active developer ecosystem ensure that it
continues to evolve and stay up-to-date with modern
database management needs.
D. Client-side Technologies
Client-side technologies, which include HTML, CSS,
and JavaScript, are the backbone of modern web
development, playing a pivotal role in creating
dynamic and interactive user experiences.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): HTML is
the foundation of web development, responsible for
structuring web pages and defining their content. It
utilizes tags to create a hierarchical structure that
includes headings, paragraphs, lists, images, links,
and more. HTML serves as the backbone of web
documents, providing a clear and organized layout
for browsers to render. It allows developers to
structure content, insert multimedia elements, and
create links to navigate between pages. HTML5, the
latest version of HTML, introduces even more
features, such as native video and audio support,
canvas for graphics, and enhanced form elements,
enabling richer and more interactive web
experiences.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): CSS complements
HTML by managing the presentation and styling of
web content. It enables web designers and developers
to control the visual aspects of a webpage, including
typography, colours, margins, padding, and layout.
CSS is responsible for creating responsive designs
that adapt to different screen sizes and devices. By
separating content (HTML) from presentation (CSS),
web designers can maintain consistent branding,
aesthetics, and user experiences across websites.
CSS3 introduces advanced features like animations,
transitions, and flexible box layouts, allowing for
even more creative and dynamic web designs.
JavaScript: JavaScript is a versatile and powerful
client-side scripting language that brings interactivity
to web pages. It enables developers to create
responsive and dynamic user experiences by handling
user inputs, validating forms, creating animations,
and communicating with web servers. JavaScript is
crucial for modern web applications, providing
features like real-time updates, client-side data
processing, and interactive elements. Libraries and
frameworks like jQuery, React, and Angular further
enhance JavaScript's capabilities, making it an
integral part of web development. JavaScript's ability
to run directly in the user's browser enables a
seamless, responsive, and engaging user experience
on the web.
E. Server-side Technologies
In the realm of web application development,
Servlets, JSP, and JDBC are indispensable
technologies that work in harmony to deliver
dynamic and data-driven user experiences.
Servlets: Servlets are Java-based server-side
components that run on the web server. They handle
client requests, execute server-side logic, and
generate dynamic web content in response. Servlets
are typically used to manage the application's control
flow, process user input, and interact with databases
or other backend services.
JSP (Java Server Pages): JSP is another Java-based
technology used on the server side. JSP allows
developers to create dynamic web pages by
embedding Java code within HTML templates. JSP
files are translated into Servlets at runtime. They are
primarily used to handle the presentation layer of
web applications, dynamically generating web
content and rendering it in response to user requests.
JDBC (Java Database Connectivity): JDBC is a
Java API that enables server-side Java applications to
connect to and interact with relational databases. It
provides a standardized way to perform database
operations, such as querying data, inserting, updating,
and deleting records. JDBC is used on the server side
to ensure seamless database connectivity for web
applications.
In web application development, HTML, CSS, and
JavaScript handle the client-side user interface and
interactivity, while Servlets, JSP, and JDBC on the
server side manage logic, data processing, and
database interactions to deliver dynamic, engaging
content to users.
VI. RESULTS AND OUTPUT
The following screenshots are the results of the
ORGAN CONNECT web application developed by
us.
 Fig. 5 View All Organ Donated Details

Fig. 2 Home page

Fig. 6 View All Patient Transplantation Details

Fig. 3 Hospital Login

Fig. 7 Patient Main

Fig. 8 Donor Main

Fig. 4 Hospital Main
 VII. CONCLUSION
We have proposed a blockchain-based solution that
manages organ donation and transplantation in a
decentralized, accountable, auditable, traceable,
secure, and trustworthy manner. One of its primary
advantages is the enhanced transparency it offers.
Patients, donors, and healthcare professionals can
access and verify data related to organ availability,
medical records, and transplant procedures, reducing
the potential for fraud and errors.
Another key benefit is improved data security.
Blockchain's decentralized and immutable ledger
ensures the security and integrity of sensitive medical
data, protecting it from unauthorized access and
manipulation. This reduces the risk of data breaches
and privacy concerns, a crucial consideration when
handling highly sensitive patient information.
The integration of blockchain technology in this
system enhances the confidentiality of patients and
donors during their contributions. This is achieved
because blockchain transactions are inherently
transparent.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, we would like to extend our deepest

appreciation to Mrs. P. Srilatha, Associate Professor,
who served as our project’s mentor. Next, We would
like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Vignan
Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad, and
especially the Department of Information Technology
for providing our team with all the tools, resources,
help, and direction required to finish this project.

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