In a remarkable advancement for medical science, the Clinical Hospital Center of Rijeka in Croatia's third-largest city has successfully performed a kidney autotransplantation. This groundbreaking procedure, announced by the hospital on Monday, marks a significant milestone for both the local and global medical communities.
Experts from the hospital's urology department meticulously relocated the patient's kidney, which had been compromised by a gynecological disease, to another part of the body. Remarkably, the transplanted kidney regained full functionality within the expected timeframe, showcasing the precision and expertise of the medical team.
This achievement underscores the complexity and rarity of kidney autotransplantations, procedures that are currently performed only at a select number of medical centers worldwide. The successful operation at Rijeka Hospital not only elevates Croatia's standing in the field of urology but also provides hope for patients requiring similar interventions globally.
The urology department of Rijeka Hospital Center has been officially recognized as a reference center for kidney transplants by the Croatian Ministry of Health, highlighting its pivotal role in advancing kidney transplantation techniques and outcomes.
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Croatia successfully performs renal autotransplant operation
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