On October 29, the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Florida performed its 10,000th transplant since the program launched in 1998. The milestone is a reflection of the lives transformed through the gift of organ donation. “Every transplant represents the work of an extraordinary team dedicated to restoring hope and health,” says Dr. Burcin Taner, chair of the Department of Transplantation at Mayo Clinic in Florida. “Reaching this milestone reflects our clinical excellence and the trust our patients place in Mayo Clinic. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transplantation — one defined by innovation, collaboration and compassion.”
The Florida Transplant Program began as a liver transplant program. Kidney transplant was added in 2000, followed by heart and lung transplants in 2001. The transplant program reports some of the highest survival rates, the lowest median wait times and the highest volumes in the country, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.
The 10,000th transplant places the program among the top transplant centers nationwide for overall transplant volume. Additionally, the transplant center is on track for a record volume year, having performed more than 465 procedures by Oct. 29.
Nationally, Mayo Clinic’s Transplant Center, which offers transplant services at its campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota, is a leader in treating patients with heart disease. Combined volumes rank Mayo Clinic first among all adult transplant centers in the nation.
Mayo Clinic physicians have experience treating patients with complex conditions who may need multiorgan transplants, including heart-lung, kidney-pancreas, heart-lung-liver transplants and more.
“Every transplant tells a story of teamwork, trust and commitment,” Dr. Taner says. “The growing volume of transplants at Mayo Clinic is the ultimate testament that our patients value our expertise and sense the dedication behind our care.”
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