It’s tricky to transplant a bladder. How surgeons finally did it
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A groundbreaking bladder transplant surgery was successfully performed on Oscar Larrainzar, offering hope for patients with terminal bladder diseases. The eight-hour procedure at UCLA Medical Center involved transplanting both a kidney and bladder, potentially revolutionizing treatment for the 85,000 new bladder cancer cases expected in 2025. This medical milestone could provide an alternative to current risky treatments and improve quality of life for patients with bladder dysfunction.
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