A transplant surgeon performed the first robotic removal of a donor kidney in Georgia on Nov. 18 at Piedmont Hospital.
The robotic procedure allows for smaller incisions, which mean less pain for the donor, and the patient can choose where the extraction incision is placed so it’s less visible. For surgeons, it offers greater precision control to limit trauma to the donated kidney. The procedure also means shorter recovery times.
MISTY WILLIAMS
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American Automobile Association locations in Sandy Springs, East Cobb and Morrow will serve as donation drop-off sites for Toys for Tots. Drop-off locations are at 4540B Roswell Rd, Atlanta; 1500 Mount Zion Rd, Suite 205, Morrow; 4101 Roswell Road NE, Providence Square -- Suite 301, Marietta; 5450 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 1F, Norcross; and 2200 Northlake Parkway, Suite 129, Tucker. This will be the first time AAA has partnered with Toys for Tots in the Atlanta area. KENNETH MUSISI
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Columbia Theological Seminary has opened the application process for the 2012 Thompson Scholars program, which will be held May 1 through May 4.
As many as 15 participants will be selected for the program, which will explore how congregations can reach young adults ranging in age from 18 to 35.
The program is open to senior pastors, pastors of youth ministries and church leaders who want to make their ministries more attractive to a younger audience. SHELIA POOLE
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