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PostPosted: 02/16/07 - 00:00    Post subject: Kidney Transplantion Vote now! Reply with quote

What types of kidney transplantation exist? From what I read there are over 10,000 cases per year in US only.
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PostPosted: 02/21/07 - 06:57    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

Yes, kidney transplants are the second most common transplant operation in the United States. There are two types: cadaveric and living donor. Cadaver organs are distributed to those on a waiting list. List is based on criteria set forth by UNOS. Live donor transplantation has become increased. And a new procedure, the laparoscopic nephrectomy, has greatly reduced the trauma and recovery period for a living donor.
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