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Does kidney transplant work?

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A friend of mine who has Renal Failure has been on Dialysis for a long time, He now wants to try Kidney Transplant but he is afraid of complications. Kindly let me know if the procedure will work.

Chike (by SMS)

 

In the hands of experts and depending on the condition of the patient, Kidney Transplant really works. A kidney transplant involves surgically placing a healthy kidney from a donor into a person with renal failure. The advantages are that this procedure can provide a more permanent solution and patients can live a more normal life without the restrictions associated with dialysis.

On the other hand, the procedure requires a compatible donor, which can take time. Also, lifelong use of immunosuppressive drugs is necessary to prevent rejection while surgery carries risks, including infection and rejection of the donor kidney.

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