Chicago Man Receives Kidney Transplant Fully Awake and Heads Home Next Day: Groundbreaking Procedure Launched
CHICAGO, IL – Kidney transplants are a common procedure in the United States, with the kidney being the most frequently transplanted organ. However, a recent case in Chicago has caught attention for its unique approach. John Nicholas, a 28-year-old man, underwent a kidney transplant at Northwestern Medicine Hospital while fully awake. The surgery, performed on May 24, utilized spinal anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, allowing Nicholas to be discharged the following day. The innovative approach …