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First Kidney Transplant Done in Chicago in 1950s Style
In Chicago a kidney from a deceased donor was transplanted into Mrs. Ruth Tucker at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Dr. Richard M. Lawler led the operation with Dr. James West and colleagues. The donor, 48, died from vascular variceal hemorrhage and cirrhosis. The recipient, 49, was reported in good condition, with functioning kidney soon after the surgery.
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Richard M. Lawler
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Lawler
Cook County Hospital
Ruth Tucker
China
James West
Little Company of Mary
Cook County
Tucker
West
Lawier
Tors