Brendan Tripp Elam Transplant Center
The Brendan Tripp Elam Transplant Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City specializes in pediatric heart, liver and kidney transplants as well as multi-organ transplants like heart-liver, heart-kidney and liver-kidney. The Transplant Center is comprised of specialists built from three nationally recognized departments by U.S. News & World Report within Children’s Mercy. Our purpose is to be the destination for holistic, innovative and unparalleled transplant care for children.
Built on collaboration, our transplant team works hand in hand with you to deliver thorough care from pre-transplant evaluation to post-transplant recovery. We aim to ease any challenges related to time and resources and ensure that your patients receive the necessary support at every step.
We work together with you to provide the best possible care and peace of mind for our patients and their families.
Let's work together
Save the Date!
The Brendan Tripp Elam Transplant Center in partnership with Midwest Transplant Network presents the inaugural: Transplant Symposium!
Join us for a day of networking and continuing education centered around the transplant family, perspective, innovations, transition data, treatment updates, social inequities and more.
When: April 11, 2025
Where: Children's Mercy Research Institute, Kansas City, MO.
Hotel Accommodations: Hotel blocks available until March 10, 2025
About each program
Heart
The pediatric Heart Transplant Program at Children’s Mercy provides care for children who have no other medical or surgical options to fix a failing heart without serious risk. The transplant program is part of the Ward Family Heart Center, which is nationally recognized as one of the top pediatric heart centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Kidney
Children’s Mercy operates the largest pediatric kidney transplant program in Missouri and Kansas. The transplant program complements the nationally recognized pediatric dialysis program and is a key component of the Division of Nephrology.
Liver
The Pediatric Liver Transplant Program at Children’s Mercy provides comprehensive approach to treating children with end-stage liver disease and/or failure. The Liver Transplant Program is a key component of our comprehensive Liver Care Center which is a part of our top-rated Gastroenterology division.
Case Study: VACTERL Association
Patient Background:
Zaylee, a 4-year-old female, experienced her first ocean visit this spring, demonstrating a strong affinity for water. Despite her current vibrant health and active lifestyle, Zaylee’s early prognosis was dire.
Partnering with you for the best outcomes
We know the complexities that come with having a patient who needs a heart, kidney, or liver transplant--and understand how vital it is we work together for the best possible outcome. When partnering with us, you can expect:
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Shared decision-making by involving you and other team members
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Additional resources such as liver, heart, and kidney specialists, psychologists, financial coordinators and post-transplant assistance
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Effective communication between teams and families to build relationships, including pre- and post-operation consultative calls, and developing a post-transplant patient recovery plan
Our patient outcomes
Transplant Center leadership
Heart Transplant team
Kidney Transplant team
Liver Transplant team
Nationally ranked by US News & World Report
Nephrology
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Cardiology & Heart Surgery
