06Apr/09

Low number of organ transplants due to lack of donors – Kansas State Collegian


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Low number of organ transplants due to lack of donors
Kansas State Collegian, KS
Some numbers: The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) reports that there are over 101000 people waiting for transplants today (http://www.unos.org). Most are waiting for kidneys (79000), livers (15500) and hearts (2500). In 2008, there were 28000
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31Mar/09

Clinic performs first transvaginal kidney removal, plans a second – The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com

Clinic performs first transvaginal kidney removal, plans a second
The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com, OH
He asked Calhoun if she would consider being a candidate for a transvaginal nephrectomy. "My interest was the recovery period," said Calhoun. The transvaginal nephrectomy kept Calhoun from having either a huge scar on her back with the traditional