Kidney Transplantation: Everything you need to know

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Kidney Transplantation: Everything you need to know When your kidneys fail​, treatment is needed to replace the functionalities of your own kidneys. There are two types of treatment for kidney failure- dialysis or transplant. It’s said that a kidney transplant offers more freedom and a better quality of life that dialysis. With well-equipped technologies and erudite surgeons, one can consider NU Hospitals for it serves as one of the ​best kidney transplant hospitals in Bangalore.

What is a kidney transplant? At the time of a kidney transplant​, a healthy kidney is placed inside your body to do the work your own kidneys can no longer do. On the other side​, there are a certain restrictions that one must follow. A successful kidney transplant may allow you to live the kind of life you were living earlier. Many people might need more than one ​kidney transplant during a lifetime​. What is a pre-emptive or early transplant? Getting a transplant before you need to start ​dialysis is called a pre-emptive transplant. It allows you to avoid dialysis together. Getting a transplant done not long after kidneys fail is referred to as an early transplant. Both have their own set of benefits. Pre-emptive or early transplant, with little or no time spent on dialysis, can lead to better long-term health.


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