Review:
Living Donor Kidney Transplant
overall review score: 4.5
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A living-donor kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a living donor is transplanted into a recipient who has end-stage renal disease.
Key Features
- Living donor
- Kidney transplant
- Surgical procedure
Pros
- Can eliminate the need for dialysis
- Higher success rates compared to deceased-donor transplants
- Shorter wait times for organ availability
Cons
- Potential risks and complications for both the donor and recipient
- Requires a willing and healthy donor