Kidney transplantation
A kidney transplant is the best treatment for many people with chronic kidney failure, and a chance to stop dialysis.
Overview
In a kidney transplant, a healthy kidney from a donor is placed in a patient whose own kidneys have failed. The donor is usually a relative, and donation follows the laws and regulations in force in Jordan.
Transplantation is teamwork: a nephrologist follows the patient before surgery and manages anti-rejection medicine afterwards, while the urologist performs the operation and follows the transplanted kidney and urinary tract.
When is a transplant discussed?
- Advanced chronic kidney failure
- Patients on haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- Approaching the need for dialysis, as judged by the nephrologist
- A potential donor who would like to be assessed
Assessment before transplant
- Compatibility testing
- Blood group, tissue typing and crossmatch between donor and recipient.
- Donor assessment
- A full check that donation is safe for the donor, with imaging of both kidneys and their blood vessels.
- Recipient assessment
- Heart, blood vessels, urinary tract and infections, to make sure the patient is ready for surgery.
Stages of treatment
Frequently asked questions
Who can donate a kidney?
Donation follows the laws in force in Jordan and usually comes from relatives. Every donor has a full medical assessment to confirm it is safe before any decision.
Can a donor live normally with one kidney?
Most healthy donors live normal lives with one kidney, with regular checks of blood pressure and kidney function.
How long does a transplanted kidney last?
It varies between patients. Taking anti-rejection medicine and keeping to follow-up are what most extend the life of the kidney.
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