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St. Louis surgeons perform world's first robotic liver and kidney transplant
Surgeons at WashU Medicine and the Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center have performed the world's first robotic combined liver and kidney transplant. The procedure was conducted by surgeons Adeel Khan and Jessica Lindemann on Darrell Bosworth, a patient suffering from cirrhosis and renal failure.
Unlike conventional double transplants that require incisions of 16 to 20 inches, this robotic-assisted procedure utilized a single incision of approximately 7.5 centimeters (three inches). The liver transplant was performed first in an eight-hour operation, followed by the kidney transplant the next day using the same incision site.
The surgical team noted that the smaller incision is critical for fragile patients, as it minimizes abdominal muscle damage, reduces pain, and can accelerate recovery. The patient reported minimal pain and began showing signs of mental clarity and physical improvement within days of the operation.
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Adeel Khan · Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center · Darrell Bosworth · Jessica Lindemann · WashU Medicine
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Patients requiring simultaneous liver and kidney transplants are typically among the most fragile patients. radio580.com.ni · www.canal4.com.ni · www.medicaldaily.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The liver transplant was the first part of the procedure and lasted over eight hours. radio580.com.ni · www.medicaldaily.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Surgeons at WashU Medicine and the Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center reported the world's first robotic combined liver and kidney transplant. radio580.com.ni · www.canal4.com.ni · www.medicaldaily.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The patient, Darrell Bosworth, reported experiencing minimal pain following the procedure. radio580.com.ni · www.canal4.com.ni
- [● 3 SOURCES] The liver transplant was performed through an incision of approximately 7.5 centimeters (three inches). radio580.com.ni · www.canal4.com.ni · www.medicaldaily.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Surgeon Adeel Khan performed one of the first robotic kidney transplants in the U.S. in 2020 and the first robotic liver transplant in 2023. radio580.com.ni · www.medicaldaily.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The smaller incision size is intended to reduce muscle damage, pain, and recovery time for fragile patients. www.medicaldaily.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The kidney transplant was performed the following day using the same incisions, and the organ began producing urine within minutes. radio580.com.ni · www.canal4.com.ni