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Episode 4 - Transplantation, discover how the tragedy of death has the power to give so much life.
18th September 2023 • Vital Signs • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Transplants may seem common place now, with almost 70 years of successful organ transplant history in the UK but the processes and people involved with organ donation and transplant are complex and exact!

In this episode we take a deep dive into how it all works and hear about the intricate processes involved in liver transplantation, shedding light on the critical role of transplantation and the complexities of matching donors with suitable recipients.

Every day, someone will die waiting for a transplant. This urgent need for organs underscores their lifesaving potential. Listen to find out how a single donated organ has the power to save and transform up to nine lives.

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