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Minimally Invasive Therapy Center

MIS Procedures

Transplant Surgery

The University of Maryland Division of Transplantation is one of the nation's largest transplant centers, with an established national reputation for innovation and technical/surgical excellence.

We were one of the first centers in the U.S. to remove a kidney laparoscopically from a living kidney donor for a transplant (called laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy), and our surgeons have performed more of these minimally invasive kidney removals than any other U.S. hospital. We've also played a leadership role in improving the technique.

Other minimally invasive treatments include:


If you would like to make an appointment or talk to someone about our services, please call 1-800-492-5538 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians).