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A renal transplant is a life-saving treatment option for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD)—when the kidneys have lost about 90% of their function. At this stage, the kidneys can no longer effectively filter waste, regulate fluids, or maintain electrolyte balance, and patients require either dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.

🏥 What Is a Renal Transplant?
A renal transplant involves surgically placing a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a patient whose kidneys have failed. The new kidney takes over the work of filtering blood and producing urine.

Only one donated kidney is needed to replace two failed kidneys.

The transplanted kidney is placed in the lower abdomen, not where the original kidneys are located.

✅ Indications for Renal Transplant in CKD
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) due to:

Diabetes

Hypertension

Polycystic kidney disease

Glomerulonephritis

Dialysis dependence or approaching dialysis need

Preserved overall health and ability to undergo surgery

No active infections or recent cancer diagnosis

🧪 Pre-Transplant Evaluation
Patients undergo a thorough assessment by a transplant team, including:

Nephrologists, surgeons, psychologists, and social workers

Tests for blood type, tissue matching, and antibody levels

Screening for cardiovascular health, infection, and mental readiness

🧬 Benefits of Kidney Transplant Over Dialysis
Aspect Kidney Transplant Dialysis
Survival rate Higher long-term survival Lower 5-year survival (~30%)
Quality of life More energy, fewer dietary restrictions Fatigue, strict diet, time-consuming
Cost-effectiveness Lower long-term cost Higher cumulative cost
Freedom No regular dialysis sessions Requires frequent hospital visits
Transplant patients often report better physical and emotional well-being compared to those on dialysis2.

⚠️ Who May Not Be Eligible?
Advanced age or frailty

Severe heart or lung disease

Active or recently treated cancer

Uncontrolled mental illness or substance abuse

Inability to adhere to post-transplant care

🛡️ Post-Transplant Care
Immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection (e.g., tacrolimus, mycophenolate)

Regular follow-up for kidney function, infection risk, and medication side effects

Lifelong commitment to healthy lifestyle and medical monitoring

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