Smuggling organs of human body

Transplant of organs is one of the miracles of 20th century which led to increase length of life and treatment of hundreds of patients around the world. Although patients 'access to transplant surgery is varied based on the local and national conditions and to some what depends on expenses and medical care, the scarcity of the organs in fact have become a global problem. This problem has caused the smuggling of body organs to be increased by some profiteers. Vulnerability, exploitation and physical hazards for the receivers have changed this issue to an international challenge. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to study about the ways of smuggling body organs and its current situation in the world and at the same time to assess the existing rules and measures to combat with