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Robotic Kidney Implantation Surgery

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Because of his weight, Jimmie Jones was on the waiting list for a new kidney for 17 years. University of Illinois Hospital surgeons used robotic surgery to give him a life without dialysis.

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This video presents a robotic kidney implantation surgery in a patient story. It describes Jimmie Jones, who was on the waiting list for a new kidney for 17 years because of his weight, and University of Illinois Hospital surgeons using robotic surgery in his transplant, described as giving him a life without dialysis.

Key points

  • Presents robotic surgery for kidney implantation
  • Covers a patient who waited 17 years for a kidney as described
  • Identifies University of Illinois Hospital surgeons as performing the robotic surgery
  • Covers life without dialysis as the outcome described

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This video presents “Robotic Kidney Implantation Surgery” — Because of his weight, Jimmie Jones was on the waiting list for a new kidney for 17 years. University of Illinois Hospital surgeons used robotic surgery to give him a life without dialysis. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

From our Nephrology collection: Kidney disease, dialysis, transplants and electrolyte disorders explained by kidney specialists. Browse all Nephrology videos →

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