Hi KR....
If you do a search (see the search box above) on Munish Gupta, you'll find several mentions of him.
I think most surgeons no longer ask patients to bank blood. First, your daughter actually has a better chance of not needing blood than needing it. And, if she does need blood, blood bank blood is thought to be very safe. Giving blood can be pretty traumatic for kids, so I would only consider it if my surgeon pushed it.
Good luck!
Regards,
Linda
Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation