Lack of B.C. transplant surgeons means donated kidneys are sent elsewhere, say doctors
Only four surgeons do all British Columbia’s kidney transplants at two Vancouver hospitals. Kidneys that can’t be used are getting shipped to other provinces.
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Only four surgeons do all British Columbia’s kidney transplants at two Vancouver hospitals. Kidneys that can’t be used are getting shipped to other provinces.
Only four surgeons do all British Columbia's kidney transplants at two Vancouver hospitals. Kidneys that can't be used are getting shipped to other provinces.
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