What is a kidney transplant?

Kidney transplantation involves surgically implanting a donor’s kidney into a person whose own kidneys have permanently failed due to injury or chronic end-stage renal disease.

When and why is a kidney transplant necessary?

When a person’s kidneys permanently stop excreting waste products and body fluids, chronic end-stage renal disease occurs. Kidney transplantation is one method of treating this disease. Dialysis is another commonly used treatment.

Who is eligible for a kidney transplant?

Since kidney transplants enjoy a high success rate today, nearly all end-stage renal disease patients can be considered eligible candidates — providing they are medically suitable.

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