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Kidney
Liver
Pancreas
UI Hospitals and Clinics enjoys a long history of abdominal organ transplantation excellence.
The first solid organ transplant at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics—the patient received a kidney from his brother—was performed in 1969 by a team of
specialists led by William Bonney, MD, and Richard Lawton, MD.
The transplant was the result of years of dedication by faculty and staff members who worked with patients and in the laboratory to develop a successful organ transplant
program.
Since that time, nearly 2,500 kidney transplants have been performed at UI Hospitals and Clinics, along with approximately 550 liver transplants and 75 pancreas transplants.
The program has excellent patient survival rates. Since 2004, adult survival is 100 percent after one year and 95 percent after three years.
The average wait time for a kidney, liver, or pancreas transplant at UI Hospitals and Clinics Transplant Center is typically far less than the national average.
Kidney
UI Organ Transplant Center’s kidney transplant program is recognized for its innovations in transplant surgery, combined with excellent patient care. For 40 years, our kidney
transplant team of dedicated transplant nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and transplantation specialists has provided exceptional care for patients. The program has
earned the designation as a center of excellence for its specialization in abdominal organ failure leading to hepato-biliary surgery.
Liver
Our liver transplant program uses the skill and experience of a dedicated team of skilled surgeons and transplant hepatologists. They work together with the patient to
chart the best course of treatment for a liver transplant patient, ensuring that the needs of the patient and family are met through a multidisciplinary approach.
Pancreas
Our pancreas transplant program is closely aligned with our kidney transplantation practice. A comprehensive and experienced pancreas transplant team, with a strong
commitment to research, is the hallmark of this program. A coordinated team of physicians from multiple specialties care for patients who need a pancreas transplant.
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