Overview of the kidney transplant process at Mayo Clinic Jan. 22, 2015 Overview Show transcript Overview Patrick G. Dean, M.D., a transplant surgeon at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses the basics of kidney transplantation. Dr. Dean discusses the advantages of living donor kidney transplantation, provides an overview of the kidney transplant operation, and explains what patients can do to be in the best condition possible for surgery. Related ContentArticleMayo Clinic experts hope new race-neutral kidney transplant listing criteria improve access for Black individualsVideoOptimal time to refer for kidney transplant evaluationVideoSurvival of Diabetes and Non-Diabetes Kidney Transplant Patients - Mayo Clinic VID-20433462 Medical Professionals Overview of the Kidney Transplant Process at Mayo Clinic