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Transplant Surgery

When organs like the heart, kidney, liver or bone marrow can no longer perform their most essential functions, transplant surgery can give you back the quality of life you expect and deserve.

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A second chance at organ health

Needing an organ transplant is one of the biggest moments in anyone's life. You may be feeling a wave of emotions, but we’re here to help you navigate these new waters.

We use the latest techniques to replace your ailing organ with a healthy one, like with a minimally invasive kidney transplant procedure called a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. 

We learn a bit more about how the body reacts to a new organ every day, which helps us create medication plans that reduce the risk of organ rejection. Along the way, if you ever have any questions or just need to talk, we'll be here for you.

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Conditions

Transplant surgeries are only performed when an organ has failed. Organ failure can happen for a lot of different reasons, including infections, injuries, or from complications with conditions like:

Acute liver failure
Cardiac amyloidosis
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic kidney disease
Congenital kidney disease (kidney abnormality present at birth)
Coronary heart disease
Diabetes
End-stage liver disease
Heart attack
Hypertension
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Ischemic heart disease
Lupus
Polycystic kidney disease
Sleep apnea
Valvular heart disease
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Treatments

Each organ in your body has a specific job to help keep everything running smoothly. Organ transplants aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution, because your treatment plan depends on important factors like:

  • The stage of your condition
  • The type of organ transplant your body needs

What you can count on is that we’ll bring the latest surgical techniques and innovations to your care, like replacing a kidney through a small incision.

Bone Marrow + Stem Cell Transplant

Bone marrow and stem cell transplants offer hope for those facing complex cancers or blood disorders. We're proud of the breakthroughs we’ve made in transplant treatments and will continue to explore the best options for your health.

Heart Transplant

End-stage heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. But heart failure doesn’t mean it’s over—it’s a chance for a fresh start, and a heart transplant can be the first step.

Kidney Transplant

For those with end-stage kidney disease, a kidney transplant can replace a diseased kidney with a healthy one, helping your body filter waste and toxins again. We are proud to offer success rates that exceed the national average for kidney transplants.

Liver Transplant

A liver transplant involves removing a diseased liver and replacing it with a healthy one. This may be an option for those with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure. Our team approach ensures every specialist contributes to your care, and we even explore alternative treatments when necessary.

No matter which transplant you need, we are committed to providing you with the best care possible.

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