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Living-Donor Kidney Transplant Surgery: What to Expect
Living donor kidney transplant is major surgery. Learn what living kidney donors and recipients can expect before, during and after this surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Understanding the Lung Transplant Process: A Conversation With Dr. Hage
For people with severe lung disease, a lung transplant can save lives — and it's possibly their only treatment option. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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United States Reaches One Million Organ Transplants
In September 2022, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) announced that the U.S. has performed one million organ transplants, more than any country in the world. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Meet Cherie Peters: What Is a UPMC Living Donation Liaison?
At UPMC, we believe in the power of living donation and consider it a first-line treatment option for people with end-stage kidney disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Is Living Donation Right for Me?
Liver transplant can be lifesaving. Learn more about living donor liver transplant criteria to see if this surgery is best for you. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Getting Ready for Your Living-Donor Liver Transplant Hospital Stay
There are some things you can do to keep yourself healthy and help ensure a smoother recovery when preparing for liver transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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How to Find a Liver Transplant Center
If a doctor tells you or a loved one that it's time to consider a liver transplant, you'll have many questions. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Guilt and Living-Donor Liver Transplant: Dealing with Emotions
Some people struggle with coping after organ transplant. Learn more about managing emotions after living donor liver transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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How Age Impacts Living-Donor Kidney Transplant
If you or a loved one are considering a living-donor kidney transplant and have concerns about age, just ask Lew and Gert about their experience. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
Transplant
The transplant experts at UPMC provide world-class information to educate you about your team, the process, and more. Find articles to help you and loved ones during the process, and learn important information about organ donation.
Look for articles about:
- Living Organ Donor Recipients and Their Loved Ones.
- Physical Therapy Advice.
- Why Is Exercise Important for Liver Disease Patients?
- Who Qualifies?
- Treatment Options for Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Becoming a Pediatric Living Donor.
- Risk Factors for Advanced Lung Disease.
- Fitness Before and After a Living Donor Transplant.
- Understanding Your Team.
- Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living Liver Donor.
- Support Systems.
- Much More.
