Tag Archives: living donor transplantation

Guest Blog: A Kidney Donor’s Perspective

Posted on 28/09/2011 by Chris Barry

The following was written by one of my patients who graciously agreed to donate one of her kidneys to her brother in law for transplant. Her perspective emphasizes the many gifts given to many people through living donor kidney transplantation. … Continue reading →

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Participate in the Cycle of Life

Posted on 19/09/2011 by Chris Barry

The following is a speech I gave at the Greentopia Festival, Rochester, New York’s first green festival. But first, see this video testimonial from a woman volunteered to tell the story of her sister who received a liver transplant. She … Continue reading →

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bLifeNY: The Challenges of Raising Organ Donation Awareness

Posted on 05/08/2011 by Chris Barry

The field of organ transplantation has become a victim of its own success. With vastly improved antirejection medications, surgical techniques, and medicines to prevent transplant related infections, the chances of long term success for all solid organ transplants are uniformly … Continue reading →

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A Conversation About Kidney Transplantation

Posted on 31/03/2011 by Chris Barry

Here is a typical conversation that I have with a potential kidney transplant recipient. Dr. Barry: Good morning. Your Nephrologist has referred you to our center for evaluation of your kidney transplant surgical candidacy. I understand that the cause of … Continue reading →

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