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Kidney transplant
Reviewed against patient information from MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine
Read the MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine source- A kidney transplant places a healthy kidney from a donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function adequately.
- Living and deceased donor pathways have different evaluation and planning requirements.
Clinical information last reviewed 11 September 2026. Any amount shown is an India planning estimate, not a hospital quote.
Kidney Transplant
A kidney transplant places a healthy donor kidney after a team reviews compatibility, donor suitability and long-term follow-up needs.
Who Needs This Treatment?
Patients with end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure for whom transplantation is clinically appropriate.
Types of Kidney Transplant
- Living Donor Kidney Transplant
- Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
The Process & Recovery
The transplant team completes recipient and donor assessments, then places the donor kidney and starts a lifelong follow-up and immunosuppression plan.
Expected Hospital Stay & Recovery
The recipient often needs several weeks of medical monitoring and local recovery, depending on kidney function and clinical progress.