Domino Liver Transplant

In July 2009, transplant surgeons at Emory University Hospital were the first in the state of Georgia to perform a very rare domino liver transplant procedure. In effect, the procedure is saving two lives and curing one rare disease (Maple Syrup Urine Disease - MSUD) in a 24-year-old patient, and dramatically improving the quality of life in the other patient, who has suffered a lifetime battle with hemophilia, and more recently hepatitis C. Both doctor and patients discussed the case in a Aug. 21, 2009, press briefing.

Dr. Christopher Hughes

Emory Transplant Center
Emory Healthcare

"Domino Liver Transplant"
3:46

"The Organ Shortage"
0:59

Robert Massie

Age 53
Hometown: Somerville, MA

"Never Expected a Cure"
1:18

"A Novel Solution"
1:54

"A Series of Miracles"
1:34

Jean Handler

Age 24
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL

"Thankful and Shocked"
1:36

"Hopes and Dreams"
1:23