News Trending World Trending American man witnesses kidney transplant operation, Indian surgeon describes it as 'incredible experience'
The photo going viral shows a man looking at his kidney during surgery.
American man attends his own kidney surgery
John Nicholas, 28, was awake during his kidney transplant and watched the entire operation. Nicholas, who received a kidney from a childhood friend, was able to watch the operation because the surgeon used spinal anesthesia rather than general anesthesia.
According to an Instagram post from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the surgery took place on May 24. “During this procedure, a spinal anesthetic injection was used instead of general anesthesia. This option may allow patients at higher risk for general anesthesia to receive the transplant and may shorten the patient's hospital stay,” the post read. Nicholas was released from the hospital within 24 hours of the procedure.
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Nicholas suffered from kidney problems and was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when he was 16 years old. After moving to Chicago, his kidney function deteriorated. “At age 16, John Nicholas began suffering from kidney problems after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. A few years later, after moving to Chicago and undergoing treatment at Northwestern Medicine, John's kidney function declined. It was clear he would need a kidney transplant. Little did he know he would be part of a medical breakthrough,” the post read.
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The post, which was shared on June 25, drew praise for the surgeons, with one user commenting, “Blessings to the entire medical team and of course John. Hallelujah. Glory to God!” Another commented, “Wow. Unbelievable! Well done, team!”
“The surgery was incredible but my childhood friend was the reason I was happy for this news,” a third user responded.
“It was an incredible experience to be in the operating room and show the patient what his new kidney will look like before it is placed in his body,” said Satish N. Nadig, MD, transplant surgeon and director of Northwestern Medicine's Comprehensive Transplant Center.
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First uploaded on: June 26, 2024 13:05 IST
