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Dr. Cooper’s Bio | Q&A Archive
Donating a kidney is a major decision. There are many things you should know before making your decision. This Web site will answer some of those questions.
In addition, we have many health care professionals who can also help you make your decision. It is important that you fully understand how donating a kidney will affect you and your family.
The Transplant Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center is leading the way in terms of providing a less invasive surgery for kidney donors. Surgeons at the UM Medical Center have peformed 1,365 laparoscopic donor nephrectomies since 1996.
For more information about living kidney donation and our state-of-the-art program, click on any of the links below.
Scarless, Single-Incision Laparoscopic Kidney Removal FAQ
Living Donor Kidney Evaluation Process
Living Donor Kidney Inpatient Hospitalization
Paired Kidney Exchange Program
Living Donor Kidney Transplant Surgical Webcast
Living Donor Kidney Overview Video
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