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Transplants (Kidney)
Kidney transplantation or renal transplantation is the surgical transplant of a new kidney in a patient with an advanced, irreversible renal disease.
In some cases the organ is provided by a donor who has just died, while in other cases kidney can be transplanted from a living donor, live donor (often a relation).
Before moving on to a kidney transplant the majority of patients are already on dialysis – either haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Sometimes, if a donor is available, a patient may decide to have kidney transplantation before it becomes essential for life.
After the transplant patients will no longer need dialysis.
However, some specific factors and conditions will prevent a patient having a kidney transplant..
The waiting lists for a kidney transplant can be long and requirements will vary from one country to another. The main criteria employed take into consideration the age and the general condition of the patient. Younger patients in good health are usually given priority. A patient who is on a waiting list for a kidney transplant must be prepared to attend the hospital as soon as a kidney becomes available.
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