Transplant

For many patients whose kidneys have failed, a second treatment option is a kidney transplant – that is, a kidney from one person is placed in the body of a person whose kidneys don’t work. Transplanted kidneys can come from a person who has died (a deceased donor) or from a person who is alive (a living donor).

In order to be a candidate for transplant, you must first be evaluated by a transplant center. Transplant is a major surgical procedure and transplant recipients must take medication every day to keep their transplanted kidney healthy. Not all end-stage renal disease patients are able to receive a kidney transplant nor is transplant right for everyone. It is the responsibility of the transplant center to determine if you are eligible for this treatment option.