Kidney Transplant : A new Lease of Life..!!

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure where a healthy kidney is placed in your body to take over the work of your failing kidneys. This life-changing operation is an option for people with severe, long-term kidney disease (end-stage kidney failure), and it can help you live longer and improve your quality of life compared to being on dialysis. There are two main types of kidney transplants: living donor and deceased donor transplants. In a living donor transplant, a healthy kidney comes from someone who is alive—often a family member who volunteers to donate one of their two kidneys. Living donor kidneys usually work faster and last longer because the kidney typically spends less time outside the body and comes from a known, healthy source. In a deceased donor transplant, the kidney comes from someone who has recently passed away and their family has agreed to organ donation. These kidneys are matched as closely as possible to your blood and tissue type before surgery. While you may wait longer for a deceased donor kidney, both types of transplants can be very successful. After the surgery, you’ll need to take daily medicines to prevent your body from rejecting your new kidney. Regular check-ups and healthy habits are critical for keeping your transplant working well for as long as possible. Consult your nephrologist and kidney transplant physician right away, if you have been advised a kidney transplant.