GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A kidney transplant involves the transplantation of one kidney from either a living or deceased donor into the body of another person (recipient). A kidney transplant is a treatment for kidney disease but it is not a cure. A transplant offers a more active life, without needing dialysis.

Detailed explanation-2: -One surgeon will remove the kidney from the donor, while another prepares you to receive the donated kidney. Your surgeon connects the transplanted kidney to your blood vessels and your bladder. Your blood flows through an artery into the transplanted kidney, and a vein takes filtered blood out.

Detailed explanation-3: -A kidney transplant, sometimes known as a renal transplant, is a treatment for kidney failure at end stage renal disease (ESRD).

Detailed explanation-4: -It is important to know that you do not have to do dialysis before you get a kidney transplant. In fact, patients who receive a new kidney before starting or after a short period of dialysis have better outcomes than patients who have been on dialysis for a long time.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are two treatment options for kidney failure: dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) and kidney transplantation. Talk with your family so you can decide which treatment will best fit your lifestyle needs.