Before Surgery
A Patient's Guide to Kidney Transplant Surgery

THE TRANSPLANT TEAM


Psychologist/Psychiatrist

A patient and his family members may find it helpful to talk about their feelings with a professional before and after surgery. Frank discussion may help cope with the transplant experience and with the changes it will make in a transplant patient's life. The psychologist or psychiatrist can offer insight and support along every step of the way.

For information on how to cope before a transplant,
please visit Preparing and Waiting for a Kidney Transplant.



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If you have any questions, please contact us:
USC Kidney Transplant Program
Phone: (323) 442-5908, Fax: (323) 442-5721
E-mail: usckidney@surgery.hsc.usc.edu