Kidney Transplantation Program
Restoring Hope to People with Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease affects 26 million Americans. If undetected—or if treatment is not successful—the disease will lead to kidney failure and evolve into end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Those with ESRD must receive either kidney dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant to survive. In 2005, there were nearly half a million people in the United States with ESRD, more than three-quarters of whom were receiving some form of dialysis treatment.
If a physician has suggested that a kidney transplant is the best option for you or a loved one, you should know that Georgetown University Hospital’s Transplant Institute has a comprehensive kidney transplant program with superior performance and attributes that are essential for a successful transplant program:
- Expertise
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Dedication and Commitment
- Patient and Family Focus
- Successful Outcomes
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You no longer have to live your life on dialysis. Georgetown University Hospital offers treatments that may eliminate your need for dialysis. Thanks to new technology and innovative approaches, our transplant specialists can increase your chances of being compatible with a wider range of kidney donors—helping you improve your quality of life.
For more information about the innovative Kidney Transplant Program at Georgetown University Hospital, call 202-444-3700. |
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Community Health Information Series: Ask A Doc
Dr. J. Keith MelanconDirector, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Director, Pediatric Transplantation
Kidney, Pancreas, and Liver transplantation
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| What is the benefit to coming to Georgetown University Hospital for a kidney or pancreas transplant? |
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| How does the team approach at Georgetown benefit the transplant patient? |
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| Have success rates improved in transplant medicine? |
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Patient Stories
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Georgetown Surgeon Removes Donor Kidney with One Laparoscopic Incision Instead of Four |
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Incompatible Kidney Transplant Dr. Keith Melancon
Four patients took part in a rare transplant at Georgetown University Hospital that transformed strangers into life-long friends.
WUSA 9 | ABC 7 | Fox 5 News | NC 8 |
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Incompatible Kidney Transplant Performed For First Time in Washington, DC Region
Cutting Edge Kidney Transplants Open New Doors for Living Donors and Recipients with Mismatched Blood Types and Other Blood Incompatibilities |
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Incompatible Kidney Transplant Dr. Keith Melancon
Barbra Cullen receives a kidney from her sister, with a different blood type. One of only fifty of these transplants in the U.S. |
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