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UNC Surgeons Launched a Robotic Kidney Transplant Program Expanding Access for High-Risk Patients

April 28, 2025
Inside UNC Health’s Transplant Division, Dr. Esteban Calderon is leading the charge in robotic kidney transplantation, offering patients a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery. This cutting-edge approach enhances surgical precision, recovery and outcomes—and most importantly, it expands access to transplantation for patients who were previously considered ineligible. Robotic kidney...

Vascular Surgery

July 17, 2019
At UNC we have remained at the forefront of the development, testing, and utilization of rapidly ever-expanding minimally invasive procedures to treat vascular diseases. We strive to incorporate the pursuit of education and research with our overall mission to provide the very best in patient care.

Surgical Oncology

July 17, 2019
The Division of Surgical Oncology is the surgical arm of the nationally recognized Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The mission of the Division of Surgical Oncology is to provide state-of-the-art cancer care and to improve cancer care, both locally and nationally, through laboratory research and translation of these results into clinical...

Plastic Surgery

July 17, 2019
We are pleased that you have chosen to explore what we have to offer: aesthetic and reconstructive services that are provided by fellowship-trained plastic surgeons, in a safe and secure environment. Whether you desire minimally invasive facial rejuvenation or perforator flap breast reconstruction, we are committed to providing the highest...

Pediatric Surgery

July 16, 2019
The Division of General Pediatric Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill continues its mission to treat sick and injured children with the most expert and experienced team and to provide the best care possible in a family-centered, “kid-friendly” environment. We are committed to offering the highest...

General Surgery

July 16, 2019
The General, Acute Care and Trauma Division of the UNC Department of Surgery and UNC Healthcare Systems is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for injured and critically ill patients and to develop and implement multidisciplinary research programs designed to investigate the physiologic, metabolic, and pathologic states affecting patients...

Gastrointestinal Surgery

July 16, 2019
The Division of GI Surgery is dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical care for patients with basic and complex gastrointestinal diseases. Patients are referred to our surgeons from across the Southeastern United States for management of a variety of benign and malignant GI disorders via open and laparoscopic approaches.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

July 16, 2019
Our surgical teams offer advanced treatments for problems of the heart, lungs, esophagus and chest. We provide excellent care of all of our patients, from newborns to people in their 90s. To improve health care, we do innovative research and we train future doctors. Please call us if we may...

Burn Center

July 16, 2019
Since its opening the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center has saved hundreds of lives and restored thousands of people, both children and adults, to lives of health and productivity. At the same time, the Burn Center has advanced the scientific knowledge of burn care and rehabilitation.

Abdominal Transplant

July 16, 2019
The University of North Carolina is home to one of the most accomplished and dedicated transplant teams in the region. Certified by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, our mission is the advance of transplantation and clinical outcomes through efforts in education, research, and clinical medicine. Programs provide comprehensive treatment...