Milestones of Organ Transplantation in Turkey by Prof. Mehmet HABERAL
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Milestones of Organ Transplantation in Turkey by Prof. Mehmet HABERAL 1975 BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY First Living-related Kidney Transplantation in HEALTHCARE GROUP Turkey 1978 First Cadaveric Kidney Transplantation in Turkey 1979 First Domestic Cadaveric Kidney Transplantation in Turkey 1988 First Successful Cadaver Liver Transplantation in Turkey, in the Middle East, and in Northern Africa 1989 First Organ Harvesting and Sharing Programs in Different Cities of Turkey 1990 First Pediatric Segmental Living-related Liver Transplantation, in Turkey, in the Region, and in Europe 1990 First Adult Segmental Living-related Liver Transplantation in the World 1992 First Combined Liver-Kidney Transplantation from Living-related Donor in the World ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE GROUP Fevzi Çakmak Ave.10th St. No. 45 Bahçelievler/ANKARA +90 (312) 223 68 74 +90 (533) 381 91 71 www.baskentuniversity.com ipd@ baskentuniversity.com Baskent University Transplant Centers some of the best graft and patient survival offer leading-edge consultative services, rates in the country. treatment and surgical interventions to patients of all ages with a broad spectrum of As Baskent University Transplant Centers, we diseases requiring heart, kidney, liver, bone are also uniquely suited to provide seamless marrow and cornea transplants with high continuity of care from pediatric through success rate. Baskent University has one of adolescent and adult care. the largest and most experienced transplant practices in Turkey, with campuses in Ankara, The Pediatric Transplant Program at Our Adana and İstanbul. Transplant Centers are major referral centers for organ transplants for children. Our When you are referred to Baskent University surgeons and transplant teams are at the Transplant Centers, you will be cared for forefront of pediatric organ transplantation in a world-renowned hospital. At Our and work to ensure optimal treatment Transplant Centers, healthcare professionals before, during and after transplant. skilled in many medical specialties work together to ensure quality care, successful Our multidisciplinary approach ensures the recovery and favorable outcomes from optimal care for our patients and gives them transplant surgery. Also, Our Transplant the benefit of near 40 years of experience in Centers guide patients through every stage transplantation. of care with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, nurses, social workers, As Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, nutritionists, pharmacists, therapists, we are training the next generations of psychologists, and many other specialists transplant specialists in all areas of medicine trained in transplantation to help navigate the and surgery, bringing fresh perspectives to transplant process with the goal of helping the care of our patients and improving the you to return to a full and productive life. care of transplant recipients worldwide. Our unique portfolio of basic and clinical A pioneer in organ transplant since 1975, research, education and clinical expertise the first successful kidney transplantation benefits each patient receiving care at our in Turkey, OurTransplant Centers draw from Transplant Centers. state-of-the-art technology and leading- edge medical and surgical interventions As an innovator in the transplant field for nearly to provide individualized, ongoing care for four decades, Baskent University Transplant patients with chronic disease. Our expert Centers have developed life-saving techniques surgeons have performed more than 3.000 that have revolutionized transplant medicine transplants till 2014, and have achieved for patients around the globe. .