Transplant Center

Our Extraordinary Program…

In 1990, The Nebraska Medical Center transplantation specialists were among the first to begin performing liver and small bowel transplants. In 1993, we became one of the first medical centers to perform isolated intestinal transplants. Today, The Nebraska Medical Center is one of a few facilities with expertise in this unique transplantation technique -- and one of the busiest in the United States. Innovation, solid outcomes and high patient survival rates have distinguished our program as a leader in intestinal transplantation.

The Nebraska Medical Center is one of the original Medicare-designated centers to perform multivisceral (transplanting multiple organs of the digestive system) and intestinal transplants for pediatric and adult patients in the nation.

Our Patient Care…

Our program provides a multi-disciplinary team approach to intestinal failure and offers patients focused and customized care. Specialists on our team have expertise in hepatology, gastroenterology, psychology, child life and surgery for both adult and pediatric patients. Continuity of care is accentuated with specially-trained transplant nurse coordinators, social workers, nutritionists, pharmacologists and patient financial counselors as well as volunteer services.

We provide some of the most comprehensive outpatient and follow-up care in the country, helping our outcomes and survival rates exceed national averages. Our transplant team members provide extensive support and education to patients and their families throughout the transplant journey, and even after they return home.