University of Rochester Medical Center’s Post

The Transplant Institute at URMC recently performed its 3,000th kidney transplant, giving a local man in his 50s a second chance at life. “Performing 3,000 kidney transplants is a tremendous accomplishment for our team, which leads life-saving care in upstate New York,” said Roberto Hernandez-Alejandro, MD, chief of the Transplant Institute. The program also performs liver, pancreas, heart, and bone marrow transplants. Thanks to organ donors, the team completes about 100 adult and pediatric transplants annually, with last year’s record 120 surgeries highlighting their dedication. Advances such as minimally invasive surgery and kidney “swaps” through the National Kidney Exchange have improved outcomes and access for patients. “We’ve built a dynamic, skilled team working together to make these successes possible,” said Randeep Kashyap, MD, MPH, surgical director. Celebrating milestones like 3,000 transplants underscores the hard work of the team—and the hope given to patients and their families every day. #DonateLife #PassLifeOn #KidneyTransplant