 Bone
Marrow Transplantation Program
Loyola's clinical
researchers are recognized nationally for their pioneering
cancer research and treatment programs using stem cell
and bone marrow transplantation, chemotherapy, biologic
response modifiers, surgery and radiation therapy. Since
1994, cancer patients have participated in more than
200 clinical trials at Loyola, allowing them to receive
therapies that are not yet available at community hospitals.
Cornea Transplantation
Program
More than 150 cornea transplants
have been performed since 1990.
Heart Transplantation
Program
More than 600 heart transplants
have been performed since the Medicare-approved program
began in March 1984. Loyola is one of the oldest and
most active programs in the U.S. Current one-year, five-year,
and 10-year survival rates are 87 percent, 70 percent
and 50 percent respectively.
Heart/Lung Transplantation
Program
More than 25 heart-lung
transplants have been performed at Loyola since 1986,
when Loyola performed the first such procedure in Illinois.
Intra-Abdominal Organ
Transplant Division
The Intra-Abdominal
Organ Transplant Division treats diseases of the liver
and kidneys. Surgeons anticipate adding intestinal and
small bowel transplants to complete the intra-abdominal
program, which already includes liver and kidney transplantation.
Kidney Transplantation
Program
More than 775 kidney transplants
have been performed since the program's inception in
1971. Short- and long-term graft survivals, as well
as low rejection rates in adult and pediatric recipients,
are among the best in the United States.
Liver Transplantation
Program
At Loyola, 165 liver transplants
have been completed since the first liver transplant
was done in July 1, 1997.
Current 90-day, one-year,
and five-year patient survival rates are 94 percent,
90 percent and 78 percent respectively. Survival rates
match or exceed national averages as determined by United
Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
Lung Transplantation
Program
More than 500 lung transplants
have been performed at Loyola since 1990, making Loyola
the largest lung transplant center in Illinois and among
the top programs in the United States. Loyola's lung
transplant specialists perform approximately 30 lung
transplants a year.
Loyola is the only lung
transplant program in Illinois that is Medicare-approved.
Additionally, Loyola is United Network for Organ Sharing
and Blue Cross/Blue Shield approved.
Related
Links
Bone
Marrow Transplantation
Cornea
Transplantation
Heart
Transplantation
Kidney
Transplantation
Liver Transplantation
Lung
Transplantation
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