Benefits of Kidney Transplant

To qualify for a transplant list, patients typically need to be in end-stage kidney failure, pass a health evaluation, and have a support system for recovery. This process helps ensure that the transplant is likely to succeed.

Yes, some programs offer kidney exchanges to match patients and donors who are otherwise incompatible. If one donor doesn’t match, they may swap with another pair to find compatible matches.

Kidney matching requires blood type, tissue type (HLA), and crossmatch tests. These checks ensure compatibility and reduce the chance of kidney rejection, making the transplant more successful.