About the Treatment Method
Transplant Process and Life Afterwards
In most cases, no. The patient's own kidneys are left in place (unless there is a special infection or an excessive enlargement problem). The new and healthy kidney is generally placed in the groin area (pelvic cavity) and connected to the blood vessels and urinary bladder.
The patient's relatives up to the 4th degree can legally donate a kidney. In non-relative donations, the situation is evaluated with the approval of an Ethics Committee. The donor must have two healthy kidneys and pass detailed medical screenings flawlessly.
Today, donor surgeries are performed using the "Closed (Laparoscopic)" method through a small incision made in the groin. The donor is usually discharged within 2-3 days. People can lead a completely normal and healthy life with a single kidney.
Yes. From the moment the new kidney starts working, the patient is freed from dialysis. However, to prevent the body from perceiving the new kidney as a "foreign substance" and rejecting it (rejection), it is mandatory to use immunosuppressive drugs for a lifetime.
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