Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplants (Part 1)

Published 14 months ago

Every day in the United States, about 60 people receive a new chance at life because of an organ transplant. In this interview, you’ll learn about kidney, liver and pancreas transplants, along with information about living kidney donation. Part... more

Every day in the United States, about 60 people receive a new chance at life because of an organ transplant. In this interview, you’ll learn about kidney, liver and pancreas transplants, along with information about living kidney donation. Part One: History of transplantation Anti-rejection drugs Kidney transplants - patient evaluation Living kidney donation Minimally invasive kidney removal Organ matching Pancreas transplants for diabetes Islet cell transplant Part Two: Hepatitis and liver failure Liver transplants Living liver donors Steroid-free protocols United Network of Organ Sharing Guest: Dr. Benjamin Philosophe, head of the Division of Transplantation at the University of Maryland Medical Center and associate professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplants (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSvtuubW-aE ... less

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