Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor is transplanted into a person with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD is a condition in which the kidneys are no longer able to function properly and dialysis or transplantation is necessary to sustain life.
Kidney transplantation is a major surgery, but it can be lifesaving for people with ESRD. The success rate of kidney transplantation is very high, and most people who receive a kidney transplant are able to live full and active lives.