29^th European Nephrology Conference

Kidney Transplantation & Robotic Surgery

Kidney transplant is one of the most common organ transplant surgeries executed nowadays.

A kidney transplant is a surgical method that’s done to treat Kidney Failure. This surgery is a lifesaving choice for thousands of patients with End Stage Renal Disease. The kidneys filter waste from the blood and eliminate it from the body through your urine. They also help to maintain your body’s fluid and electrolyte balance. If your kidneys stop functioning, waste builds up in your body and can make you very sick.

A kidney transplant is a treatment for kidney failure; it is not a cure, so need to take medicines every day to make sure your immune system doesn't reject the new kidney. A working transplanted kidney does a healthier job of filtering wastes and keeping you healthy than dialysis. Though, a kidney transplant isn’t for everybody.