9^th World Kidney Congress

Kidney Transplantation

Transplantation involves the surgical placement of a healthy kidney to take over the blood-cleaning function in patients experiencing kidney failure. It is categorized as living donor transplantation or deceased donor transplantation based on the source of the organ. Kidney transplantation becomes a treatment option when kidneys fail, alongside options like hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. There are two types of kidney transplants: those from living donors and those from unrelated donors who have passed away (non-living donors). Kidney transplantation is suitable for patients capable of withstanding the surgical effects, managing immunosuppressant medication, and adhering to post-transplantation medications, offering a high likelihood of success.