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Kidney removal in a day: Your views

07/12/2009 15:31
The University of North Staffordshire Hospital is the only place in the world to perform kidney removal as day case surgery. Read more at: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8399944.stm

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'Risky donor' kidney transplants prove successful

07/12/2009 09:51
Surgeons say they have had success with a controversial transplant technique that uses risky donor kidneys containing cancerous masses. Read more at: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8398770.stm

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Kidney removed by 'scarless' surgery- video

13/07/2009 10:04
After 27 years of pain, this surgery has solved the problem in just a few hours. To view, please visit: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8141169.stm  

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Kidneys From Donors Older Than 70 Still Viable

01/04/2009 00:00
When it comes to kidney donation, you’re never too old to give or receive, new research shows. Read more at: news.health.com/2009/04/03/kidneys-from-donors-older-than-70-still-viable/  

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Donor kidney removed via vagina

03/02/2009 16:51
US surgeons say they have successfully removed a healthy donor kidney through a small incision in the back of the donor's vagina. Read more at: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7867837.stm  

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Did you know..

More than 2500 pints of blood passes through the kidney each day.

Did you know..

Drinking two or more carbonated drinks a day was linked to a twofold risk of chronic disease.

(From a study published in Epidemiology)