How to Build Up a Strong Kidney Transplant Program with Continuing Growth?

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Alvin WeeUnited States Speaker How to Build Up a Strong Kidney Transplant Program with Continuing Growth?Transplantation is one of the most complex, highly regulated, multidisciplinary fields in medicine, requiring the coordination and dedication of a highly skilled and collaborative team. At this conference, we’re honored to share our journey—highlighting the challenges, milestones, and strategic innovations that have shaped our transplant program. Through intentional planning, data-driven practices, and a strong team culture, we’ve grown to become the leading transplant center in the nation, recognized for both volume and quality outcomes. Our hope is that by sharing our experience, we can contribute valuable insights to the transplant community and support others in advancing excellence in patient care. Robotic Kidney Transplantation: The Way to Go?!The utilization of robotics in urologic surgery continues to grow, offering enhanced precision, improved outcomes, and faster recovery times. In the field of kidney transplantation, robotic-assisted techniques are now gaining significant momentum. The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus has emerged as the largest single center performing robotic-assisted kidney transplants annually—not only in the United States but also worldwide. With this unparalleled experience, we are well positioned to share key advantages we have observed over traditional open surgical methods. As robotic technology continues to evolve, our experience reinforces its growing role in transforming the field of kidney transplantation and improving patient outcomes.