Receiving a kidney
Kidney transplantation is a treatment for severe kidney disease. It involves an operation to replace your damaged kidneys' function with a new kidney from either a living or deceased donor. This booklet explains the process of receiving a kidney.
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Publication date: 09/2023
Review date: 09/2026
This patient information booklet is also available to read on our website: Receiving a kidney
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The information in these booklets is produced on behalf of and with the kidney community, in partnership with the UK Kidney Association (UKKA).
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