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Patient Stories

Janet Yee is the first person to undergo a transvaginal robotic-assisted dual kidney transplant.

Woman Undergoes First in World Transvaginal Robotic-Assisted Dual Kidney Transplant

Apr 16, 2026

“After the surgery, there was no pain at all. Two months later, the tiny incisions have healed, and there’s just one small, flat red mark left.”
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Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Mary Savanello with Essential Tremor Reclaim the Little — and Big — Things

Apr 15, 2026

“I can actually hold a fork and enjoy eating without spilling food all over myself. I can write again. And I’m back to water sports and riding a motorcycle. I can do anything now.”
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Jessica with family and Jessica in hospital

Mom With Young-Onset Parkinson’s Finds Relief With Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation

Apr 14, 2026

“Before deep brain stimulation, I was either feeling my symptoms or I was dyskinetic. Now, my symptoms are so well controlled I wake up every morning and don’t have to think about Parkinson’s.”
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