Eligibilitatea pentru un transplant de rinichi depinde de mai mulți factori, inclusiv starea generală de sănătate, tipul și severitatea bolii renale. O evaluare medicală detaliată va determina dacă un pacient este un candidat potrivit pentru transplant.

Like any major surgical procedure, kidney transplantation carries risks, including the risk of organ rejection, infection, or complications from immunosuppressive medications. The medical team will discuss these risks at length and will closely monitor the patient’s health.

Recovery can vary, but usually includes a period of hospitalization, followed by regular doctor visits and close monitoring. Patients will take medication to prevent rejection of the organ and will need to follow a healthy lifestyle.

A kidney donor’s recovery usually takes several weeks, with minimal long-term restrictions. Most donors can lead a normal and healthy life after donation.

Kidney transplantation can significantly improve the quality and duration of life. The lifespan of a transplanted kidney varies, but many patients live for many years with normal kidney function.

In the rare event of failure of the transplanted kidney, options may include returning to dialysis and/or evaluation for another transplant. The medical team will provide support and advice to determine the best course of action.

Donating a kidney is a safe and well-established procedure. The risks associated with donation are comparable to any other major surgery and are generally low. These may include reactions to anesthesia, bleeding, or infection, but such complications are rare. In terms of long-term health, donors can live a normal and healthy life with only one kidney. Health monitoring after donation is essential, but most donors do not experience significant changes in their lifestyle or general health. Donor safety is always our priority and the decision to donate is made after a full medical evaluation and a clear understanding of all the issues involved.

Yes, most patients can lead a normal and active life after a kidney transplant. Although it will be necessary to avoid certain high-risk activities and adhere to a medication regimen to prevent kidney rejection, patients can generally return to their usual activities, including work and sports, after a recovery and adaptation period.

In the context of kidney transplants performed in our private hospital, living donors are usually family members up to the second degree of consanguinity according to Turkish regulations. This includes parents, siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren and uncles/aunts. Donors must be in good physical and mental health and medically compatible with the recipient. Each potential donor undergoes a thorough evaluation process to ensure that the donation is safe for them and beneficial for the recipient. Donor safety and health are our top priorities in this process.

The kidney donor must go through a set of medical investigations to ensure safety and compatibility. These include blood tests, kidney function tests, cardiovascular and imaging evaluations, and psychological consultations. The purpose of these investigations is to check the general health of the donor and to ensure that donating the kidney will not have any long-term adverse effects on the donor’s health.