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    Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant

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    We have performed more live donor transplants than any other program in the U.S

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    Our Mission

    Serving Humanity to Honor God.

    Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, is a full-service emergency room that treats emergencies of all kinds. The hospital is most widely known for the Texas Transplant Institute solid organ programs, receiving much acclaim for its outstanding kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs, setting record numbers for volume and outcomes. The kidney transplant program has the distinction of having the most experienced live donor program among all kidney transplant centers in the Nation. Additional hospital specialties include psychiatric services, emergency care, orthopedics, weight loss surgery and a sexual assault response team providing medical services and forensic evidence collection for both survivors and suspected perpetrators.

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      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        Will drinking alcohol exclude me from a liver transplant?

        Drinking alcohol doesn’t exclude patients from a liver transplant, but it might add complications.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What is a vascular ultrasound?

        A vascular ultrasound is used to help doctors see blockages in arteries located in the neck and legs. 

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        Why could my body reject a transplanted liver?

        Your body may reject a new liver if the immune system views the tissue as an intruder.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        Do I have to take vitamins after bariatric surgery?

        Bariatric surgery slightly alters the way your body absorbs certain nutrients, so long-term vitamins are important after surgery.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What is a duplex kidney?

        A duplex kidney is known as a single kidney with two collecting systems.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        How are donated livers matched with recipients?

        The recipient of a liver transplant is determined by a series of laboratory tests.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        How much urine does my body produce every day?

        Typically, a person should produce one to two liters of urine a day.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What happens after kidney transplant surgery?

        After kidney transplant surgery,the recipient will be transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) and doctors will inform the family. In the ICU the recipient will be monitored very closely 24 to ...

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        Are over the counter medications available for a kidney infection?

        There are no OTC medications available for a kidney infections. You should see a doctor for antibiotics if there are signs of a kidney infection.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
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        On Jun 17, 2019

        What foods should I avoid if I have kidney stones?

        With a kidney stone, it is best to avoid all osteolates such as spinach, chocolate, nuts and iced tea.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What can I expect after endovascular surgery?

        Most patients recover quickly from endovascular surgery—in most cases, remaining in the hospital for less than two days.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What is critical ischemia?

        Critical ischemia is the progression of peripheral arterial disease.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        Does surgery increase my risk for blood clots?

        Surgery increases your risk for blood clots. Hospitals and doctors are working to create other treatment options to minimize the risk of blood clots.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What follow-up is required for a kidney donor?

        Kidney donors will need to return for regular checkups, even years after surgery.

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      • Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
        Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        Who should consider bariatric surgery?

        Someone who is overweight and not having luck with diet and exercise might be a candidate for bariatric surgery. 

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