Review:
Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
overall review score: 4.5
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A deceased-donor kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a kidney is removed from a deceased donor and transplanted into a recipient in need of a new kidney.
Key Features
- Increase in quality of life for recipients
- Potential for longer lifespan
- Reduction in the need for dialysis
- Improvement in overall health and well-being
Pros
- Life-saving procedure for individuals with end-stage renal disease
- Can greatly improve quality of life for recipients
- Reduces dependence on dialysis
Cons
- Risk of rejection of the transplanted organ
- Requirement for lifelong immunosuppressive medication
- Limited availability of deceased donor kidneys