A kidney transplant is the transfer of a healthy kidney from one person (the donor) into the body of a person who has little, or no, kidney activity (the recipient). A person only needs... » Read on

Dialysis is a procedure that is carried out outside the body and performs the functions of the failed kidneys, such as regulating fluid balance. A... » Read on

There is some evidence that people who have successful kidney transplants live longer than if they were having dialysis treatment. However, the main advantage of a kidney transplant is... » Read on

In patient who is fit enough to have major surgery, a kidney transplant can be done when a suitable donor kidney becomes available. If the patient has a living donor, it... » Read on

During a kidney transplant, the transplanted kidney, known as a kidney 'graft', is usually placed in the lower abdomen via an incision (cut). Following the procedure, the scar is similar... » Read on