• When is a person recommended a kidney transplant?

My brother is undergoing dialysis since both of his kidneys have failed. When will the doctors recommend a transplant?

3 Answers

  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Chicago, IL

The sooner the better if your relative is medically fit to undergo the operation.

  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Toledo, OH

Any patient with end stage kidney disease (patient with chronic kidney disease who is on dialysis) is eligible to be referred for a kidney transplant. A kidney transplant in general is a better option than dialysis for most patients and offers greater survival and a better quality of life. Patients who are not on dialysis but nearing dialysis (GFR<20) can be referred and listed for a kidney transplant. It is best to get transplanted as soon as possible with the least duration of dialysis because that offers the greatest benefit in terms of survival.

  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Denver, CO

If you are on dialysis or close to dialysis, you should be referred for kidney transplant.

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