What Is the Kidney Transplant Process

A kidney transplant is a surgery where an injured kidney patient replaces his or her kidney from a new kidney which is donated by a donor.Patient needs a kidney transplant when he or she is on dialysis or last stage of kidney.Living donor kidney transplant is more successful because there living person gives you a healthy kidney.If patient is ready for kidney transplant he will be put in to a waiting list. In the USA waiting list time is a minimum of 4-5 years.Kidney transplant surgery takes up to 5-6 hours.New kidney gives a new life and energy to a patient.Kidney Patient needs some anti rejection medicines after kidney transplant.Patient needs a regular diet plan and regular follow ups with his surgeon doctor.patient should avoid carry heavy weight after surgery.