Learn more about the anterior rectus sheath approach and why kidney transplant surgeons at Cleveland Clinic are using it in nearly 90% of cases.
Read MoreHigh Donor Lung Weight Likelier to Lead to Poor Transplant Outcomes
Lung weight appears to be a good — and easily obtained — objective metric for assessing donor lungs’ suitability for transplant and ex vivo lung perfusion, a retrospective study suggests.
Case Report: Using Temporary Cardiac Support and Bariatric Surgery as a Bridge to Heart Transplant
At Cleveland Clinic Florida, the innovative combination of a temporary left ventricular assist device and bariatric sleeve gastrectomy enabled a patient with Class 3 obesity and advanced heart failure to lose enough weight to receive a heart transplant.
Pilot Study to Create Automated Referral Process for Kidney Transplants
A Cleveland Clinic team is piloting a project designed to improve access and equity to kidney transplant for patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Allograft Renal Cell Carcinoma From the Donor: Rare, but Possible
An unusual case of donor-derived renal cell carcinoma in a kidney allograft should serve to raise awareness of the possibility, but not to discourage people from kidney donation.
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Consensus Document Offers New Guidance for Lung Transplants
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation’s most recent consensus document reflects a more contemporary understanding of risk factors, equity and more.
30 Years of Lung Transplantation Reveal Past Evolution, Opportunities for Future Revolutions
A retrospective review shows improved survival despite sicker transplant recipients over the past three decades. But much work remains to prevent rejection, improve transplanted lung function and expand the donor lung supply.
A Closer Look at Single-Port Robotic Kidney Transplant: Venous and Arterial Anastomosis (Video)
After making history in 2019 as the first hospital to successfully perform a single-port robotic-assisted kidney transplant, the team has completed more than 11 cases to date. Mohamed Eltemamy, MD, offers a glimpse into one of the most technically challenging parts of the procedure.
Early Successes in Kidney Transplantation From Deceased Donors With COVID-19
A new report suggests that otherwise healthy kidneys from deceased donors infected with SARS-CoV-2 are suitable for transplant.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist in Pediatric Heart Transplantation
Study findings raise questions about racial and ethnic disparities in pediatric heart transplantation.
Pediatric Waitlist and Heart Transplant Mortality Rates Similar in All Cardiomyopathy Phenotypes
A recent study found that waitlist and post-transplant survival rates in pediatric patients with non-dilated cardiomyopathy phenotypes are now similar to those with dilated cardiomyopathy.