Living Donor Transplantation
Saint Luke’s is the leader within our area for Living Donor Transplants A separate Nurse Coordinator is assigned specifically to work with the Living Donors The option and benefits of living donor transplant is discussed in our education classes and during the evaluation period The kidney is transplanted within minutes of the removal from the donor minimizing preservation time With the Laparoscopic Kidney removal procedure available at Saint Luke’s, the donor may return to normal activities within 1-2 weeks