Operation
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What happens if there is a matching kidney available?
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What happens on arrival to the Transplant center?
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Whether the kidney transplantation will be definitely done this time?
No. Doctors will be able to decide, whether the operation can be performed now, only on the completion of all the tests and thorough assessment of your health condition just right before the surgery.
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Where the kidney transplantation operation will be performed?
The surgery is performed in the operation room of the transplantation unit. That may continue 2 – 4 hours.
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Where a kidney transplant will be placed?
Kidney will be replanted in the right or left side of the lower abdomen.
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What will happen to your own kidneys?
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Will the transplanted kidney start working instantly?
Kidney may start excreting (urine) immediately, but its function may be delayed. Then another 3-4 weeks of dialysis will be required.