Kidney Diseases, Dialysis and Renal Transplant

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Renal Transplant

A renal transplant is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor (living or deceased) is transplanted into a recipient with kidney failure. This procedure offers several advantages over long-term dialysis, including improved quality of life and better long-term outcomes. Key points about renal transplantation include:

Donor Types

Renal transplants can be from living donors, often family members or individuals with compatible tissue types, or from deceased donors through organ donation programs.

Surgical Procedure

During the transplant surgery, the diseased kidney(s) are removed, and the donor kidney is placed in the recipient's lower abdomen. The new kidney's blood vessels are connected to the recipient's blood vessels, and the ureter of the transplanted kidney is attached to the bladder.

Key points about renal transplantation include:

Immunosuppressive Medications

To prevent rejection of the transplanted kidney, recipients must take immunosuppressive medications as prescribed by their transplant team. These medications suppress the immune system's response, reducing the risk of the body attacking the new kidney.

Post-Transplant Care

Patients require close monitoring and follow-up care after transplantation to ensure the kidney's health and function. This includes regular check-ups, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments to support kidney health.