The Operation
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It is the morning of the transplant, and both sisters prepare for theatre. The operations are performed similtaneously in a twin-theatre, with consultant led teams. |
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The surgeon has carefully selected which kidney is most suitable for transplant. |
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The staff in the twin-theatre prepare for the operation. |
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The transplant surgeons remove the donor kidney. |
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The kidney is transferred to the adjoining operating theatre.... |
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..... and transplanted into the recipient within an hour. |
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