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Transplant : Kidney Transplants

A kidney donated from a living donor typically works better and lasts longer than a kidney from a donor who has died. In addition, a living kidney donation can be transplanted into the patient who needs it immediately, eliminating the time spent on a waiting list.

 Find out more about living kidney donations.

 Listen to a podcast about kidney transplant medications and clinical trials.

 Listen to a kidney transplant patient's perspective in this podcast.

A day in the life of Dr. Bratton, kidney surgeon

Segment 1
MUSC transplant surgeon, Dr. Charles Bratton, talks about kidney transplants and discusses kidney failure problems in South Carolina.

Segment 2
Find out what it's like to be on the waiting list to receive a new kidney and what a difference a transplant can make in the lives of those who are suffering from kidney failure.

These videos are courtesy of WCSC-TV Channel 5.

Kidney Transplant Links

Overview
Transplant Selection Criteria
Patient Evaluation
Waiting Times
Living Kidney Donation
Transplant Planning
What to Expect
The MUSC Transplant Team
Patient Perspective

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