Transplantation and Surgery: A Discussion on the Current and Future Direction of Renal Transplantation

Dr. Jeff Warren, MD, FRCPC, is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa within the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology. He has been a staff Urologist since 2009 and obtained his fellowship in multi-organ transplants, including kidneys and pancreases, from the University of Western Ontario. He received his MD from the University of Ottawa in 2002 and also completed his residency at the University of Ottawa in 2007. He is currently the head of surgical foundations for all surgical residency programs at the University of Ottawa. His clinical interests are in kidney transplantation surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and medical education. Dr. Tom Skinner, MD, FRCPC, is a transplant fellow at the University of Ottawa within the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology. He received his MD from Dalhousie University in 2012 and completed his Urology residency at Queen’s University in 2017. He has a BSc. from the University of British Columbia and a MSc. from McGill University. His clinical interests are in minimally invasive surgery, renal transplantation, surgical education, and healthcare economics. During this interview, Dr. Skinner and Dr. Warren discuss the current state of transplant surgery, the biggest challenges to transplanting patients, and the future of the specialty. They also discuss robotic surgery and the Spanish model for organ donation.