Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation is a major medical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor is transplanted into a patient whose own kidneys have failed. It is a life-saving procedure which is the most effective treatment for end-stage renal failure. The benefits of kidney transplantation include improved quality of life and increased life expectancy over dialysis treatment. It is also a cost-effective treatment option in the long run. In order for the transplant to be successful, the recipient must take immunosuppressant drugs to prevent the body from rejecting the donor organ.
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