On average, kidney transplant recovery time is about six weeks. But this timeline is different for everyone, depending on your overall health and other factors. If you’re about to undergo surgery, here’s what you need to know about recovery.
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Face Transplant Evolves With Amazing Hologram Technology
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered the use of augmented reality (AR) in face transplantation. Discover how 3D holographic images guided surgeons through a total face transplant.
A Young Woman’s Total Face Transplant: Her Road to Recovery
Discover how a total face transplant in 2017 is helping a young woman whose injury robbed her of vision, speech, and the ability to swallow, chew and breathe through her nose.
Can You Still Have a Baby If You Have Uterine Factor Infertility? How Uterus Transplants May Offer Hope
Medical experts are testing uterus transplantation as a treatment for UFI. Here’s how the field is advancing through clinical trials.
For the First Time in North America, a Woman Gives Birth After Uterus Transplant From a Deceased Donor
A baby girl born last month at Cleveland Clinic was the first baby in North America delivered by a mother who received a uterus transplant from a deceased donor. Take a closer look at how uterus transplant works.
You Won’t Believe How This Works: Fecal Transplant
By Bret Lashner, MD Just the thought of a fecal transplant – of transplanting fecal matter from one person into another – may make a lot of people think, “ick.” It’s an uncomfortable idea. But consider that a fecal microbiota transplant can help people with stubborn, unhealthy gut flora. These are people struggling with recurring … Read More
Need a Liver Transplant? Have You Considered Finding a Living Donor?
Learn how living liver donation can save lives, especially when time is critical. Get tips for discussing this topic with your inner circle as well as social media connections.
Why Become an Organ Donor? Because You Could Save Many Lives
Becoming an organ donor is easy — and donation can positively impact more than 80 people.
How Much of My Liver Would I Need to Donate to Save Someone’s Life?
Get the latest info on lobe size and selection for living liver donation, including requirements for children. Learn more about how to qualify to donate and what’s involved in the recovery process.
Why Genetic Testing for C3G May Be an Important Choice
By getting a genetic test for complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G), you can discover the likelihood of passing on the disease while identifying potential treatments. A nephrologist explains how it works.
