When conditions affecting your child’s kidneys, liver or pancreas
become life-threatening, your child’s doctors may recommend a transplant
to replace the malfunctioning organ and provide the opportunity for a
healthy life.
Organ Transplant Services for Children Close to Home
To achieve the best organ transplant outcomes for your child, choose the
comprehensive care delivered by an academic medical center connected to
a leading transplant center with a dedicated pediatric transplant program
– exactly what you’ll find at OU Health Transplant Center
in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma’s Largest & Most Experienced Transplant Team
Through an integrated, multidisciplinary approach that involves you and
your child with Oklahoma’s largest and most experienced transplant
team, you’ll work with OU Health transplant specialists, surgeons,
researchers and scientists who apply the latest research findings and
transplant techniques, including
robotic-assisted surgical procedures, to meet your child’s specific needs.
Pre-Transplant Coordinator & Dedicated Surgeon
You’ll also appreciate the assistance of a pre-transplant coordinator
who sets up appointments and keeps you informed about all tests and meetings,
while the OU Health dedicated organ procurement surgeon and other team
members make sure the transfer process functions smoothly and efficiently
for optimal results.
Living Donor Program at OU Health
You or someone you know can give the gift of health through an organ donation
for a child or adult in need. Learn how to take part in the OU Health
Living Donor Program. As a living donor, you may qualify for kidney removal through a minimally
invasive, robotic-assisted procedure that often results in a shorter hospital
stay and faster recovery.
UNOS-Certified Pediatric Transplant
Expert care for your child’s liver or kidney transplant comes through
Oklahoma’s only
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)- certified pediatric liver and kidney program. You’ll find
the region’s top experienced transplantation experts at Oklahoma
Children’s Hospital OU Health in Oklahoma City, where physicians
have performed pediatric kidney transplants for decades, including more
than 50 procedures since 2012.
Kidney Transplant
For most procedures, your child’s kidney transplant organ comes from
a living donor, typically a family member or suitable match. Transplanting
two kidneys at the same time requires a deceased donor. When transplanting
a new kidney, your child’s surgeon may leave the damaged kidney
in place and transplant the new one in the lower abdomen.
Your child’s OU Health kidney transplantation team includes specialists
in nephrology, intensive care, immunology and infectious disease working
together to improve your child’s health.
Whether your child needs transplantation for a small portion of the liver
or the total organ, the liver’s ability to return to normal function
within weeks of the procedure helps your child return to living a healthy
life. A donor organ for your child may come from family members or other
living suitable matches or from a deceased donor.
Your child’s OU Health liver transplant specialists belong to a surgical
team with the deepest experience in liver transplants in Oklahoma. To
ensure a full recovery, your child receives extensive follow-up care,
including post-operative clinic visits scheduled by their transplant coordinator.
Liver Diseases, Disorders and Common Symptoms
Not every liver disease needs a transplant. Learn about
liver transplant for children and common liver disorders and symptoms.
Severe complications from Type 1 diabetes may mean your child needs a pancreas
transplant. All pancreas transplant organs come from deceased donors.
If your child’s condition relates to kidney failure, transplant
of pancreas and kidney may happen at the same time.
Your child’s OU Health pancreas transplant team evaluates their condition
through a comprehensive assessment that includes input from their dialysis
center, primary physician or kidney specialist.
Not every pancreas disease needs a transplant. Learn about
pancreas transplantation and common pancreatic disorders and symptoms.
Resources for Transplant Recipients & Donors
Comfort for you and your child during the transplant process remains the
primary focus of your OU Health Transplant Center team. Review the
organ transplant Welcome Booklet [pdf] or
download necessary forms. Check the resources below to learn more about organ transplants, get
information about support groups and find out about organ donor registration.
Nearby Transplant Support Group for You & Your Child
As a pre- or post-transplant recipient, donor, family member or caregiver,
you can get helpful information from a guest speaker at each support group
session and meet others who share your situation.
Organs for Life Transplant Support Group
When – First Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Where – Samis Family Education Center, Basement Level, Room B3, next to
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, 1200 Children's Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
When you choose the organ transplant team at OU Health Transplant Center,
your child receives care from Oklahoma’s transplant pioneers who
use a multidisciplinary approach and evidence-based techniques with proven
advanced technology, including access to
clinical trials.
Your child’s experienced organ transplant team understands the anxiety
and stress of waiting for an organ — so you and your family receive
their complete support before, during and after your transplant procedure.
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