Doctors perform kidney transplant on awake patient, who is out of hospital in 1 day

Dr. Satish Nadig performed an awake kidney transplant on John Nicholas using spinal anesthesia, allowing him to remain conscious. This method avoids invasive ventilators, shortens recovery time, and eliminates the need for opioid pain medication. Nicholas was discharged after one night, significantly reducing the risk of complications associated with longer hospital stays. Dr. Nadig plans to extend this procedure to patients at higher risk for general anesthesia, opening new possibilities for those previously deemed too risky.

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