Review:
Kidney Transplantation
overall review score: 4.5
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Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor is transplanted into a recipient with end-stage renal disease, providing them with improved kidney function.
Key Features
- Improved quality of life
- Elimination of the need for dialysis
- Increased life expectancy
Pros
- Can significantly improve the recipient's quality of life
- Can prolong the recipient's life expectancy
- Eliminates the need for ongoing dialysis treatments
Cons
- Risk of organ rejection
- Immunosuppressive medications may have side effects