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Transplant Surgery

When vital organs like the heart, kidney, liver or bone marrow stop working, transplant surgery can restore health and improve quality of life. Our expert team uses advanced techniques to help you recover faster and get back to living fully.

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Transplant surgery that saves lives: Heart, kidney, liver, bone marrow

Needing an organ transplant is a major step, and we’re here to guide you through it with expertise and care.

We perform heart, kidney, liver and bone marrow transplants and use stem cells to treat certain conditions. Our team uses advanced techniques, like minimally invasive kidney transplants, to help you recover faster. We were the number one hospital in New England for heart transplants in 2023 and 2024.

Our kidney transplant program has built a legacy of trust over more than 50 years, combining experience with the latest innovations. Before surgery, we carefully assess your health and match the donor organ to your needs. After surgery, we provide medications to prevent rejection and monitor your progress closely.

We aim to help your body function properly again and improve your quality of life. We’re here to answer your questions and support you every step of the way.

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Conditions

Transplant surgeries are considered when an organ can no longer function properly. Organ failure can occur for many reasons, including infections, injuries or complications from conditions such as:

Acute liver failure
Cardiac amyloidosis
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic kidney disease
Congenital kidney disease (kidney abnormality present at birth)
Coronary heart disease
Diabetes
End-stage liver disease
Heart attack
Hypertension
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Ischemic heart disease
Lupus
Polycystic kidney disease
Sleep apnea
Valvular heart disease
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Treatments

Every transplant is unique, and your treatment plan is built around your needs, including the stage of your condition and the type of organ required. Our expert team brings together surgeons, specialists and support staff to provide advanced techniques, the latest innovations and personalized guidance. We explore all treatment options, helping you understand each step so you can make informed decisions with confidence. From preparation through recovery, we focus on restoring strength, energy and quality of life while supporting you every step of the way.

Bone marrow + stem cell transplant

Bone marrow and stem cell transplants provide options for people facing complex cancers or blood disorders. Our expert team is proud of the breakthroughs we’ve achieved in transplant care and is dedicated to exploring the best treatment paths for your health. We guide you through every step, offering knowledge, support and confidence so you can face your journey with clarity and control.

Heart transplant

When the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, a heart transplant can be a fresh start. It can help you regain strength, energy and the ability to enjoy life. Our expert team guides you every step of the way, giving you the care, support and knowledge to feel confident and in control.

Kidney transplant

For those with end-stage kidney disease, a kidney transplant can replace a diseased kidney with a healthy one, helping your body filter waste and toxins again. We are proud to offer success rates that exceed the national average for kidney transplants. Living kidney donation also gives people the chance to receive a kidney sooner and helps more lives thrive through the generosity of donors.

Liver transplant

A liver transplant replaces a diseased liver with a healthy one, giving people a chance to regain strength and quality of life. It may be an option for those with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure. Our expert team works together to guide every step of care and explore other treatment options when needed, so you can feel confident in your choices.

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