Kidney transplants are considered essential surgery, not elective procedures according to the DHHS. [1] I would be incredibly surprised if any other transplant

Kidney transplants are considered essential surgery, not elective procedures according to the DHHS. [1] I would be incredibly surprised if any other transplant surgery was considered elective since time is usually of the essence in transplants. [1] “We are grateful to the Administration for clarifying that transplantations are an essential surgery which can be performed safely if a hospital feels they have the staff and resources available during the COVID-19 crisis,” said Joseph Vassalotti, MD, Chief Medical Officer, National Kidney Foundation. https://www.kidney.org/news/national-kidney-foundation-urges-clarity-and-flexibility-elective-surgery-procedures-during https://www.kidney.org/news/national-kidney-foundation-urges...