A Chicago-based doctor names Susan Hou did the unthinkable seven-and-a-half years ago by donating her kidney to a needy patient.
A Chicago-based doctor named Susan Hou did the unthinkable seven-and-a-half years ago by donating her kidney to a needy patient. The good doctor is here in India and addressed a gathering on renal disorders in pregnant women ahead of the World Kidney Day on March 11.
"If we believe in the brotherhood of men, then there should be no second thought in donating your kidneys to anybody as no donation is unrelated," Dr Hou explained.
About Transplantation
Since the early times, the novel idea of transplanting tissues and other body parts from one organism to the other has captured the imagination of successive generations.
Since the early times, the novel idea of transplanting tissues and other body parts from one organism to the other has captured the imagination of successive generations.
Dr Hou said her husband was initially skeptical about her approach, but was supportive later on.
Source-Medindia
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Liver Transplantation - Facts, Contraindications, Procedure, Follow up, Complications & Prognosis
Liver transplantation is a surgical option for the treatment of liver failure where the diseased liver is replaced with a healthy one.
Liver transplantation is a surgical option for the treatment of liver failure where the diseased liver is replaced with a healthy one.
