What happens on the day of a kidney transplant and beyond?

Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast episode 42: what happens on the day of a kidney transplant and beyond?

Episode 42

What happens on the day of a kidney transplant and beyond?

Monday 20 to Sunday 26 September 2021 is Organ Donation Week. Consultant Transplant Surgeon Dr Hannah Maple joins Dee Moore to talk about what happens on the day of a kidney transplant and beyond.

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Find out more about kidney transplantation and donation

  • What is living kidney donation?

    A living donor kidney transplant takes place when a living family member, friend or even a stranger donates one of their kidneys to a recipient.

  • Kidney transplant support groups

    Having a kidney transplant can be an intense and emotional experience. Transplant support groups are a way to connect with other people who have gone through the journey of kidney transplantation and to share your story.

  • Transplantation

    Kidney transplantation is a treatment for severe kidney disease. It involves an operation to replace your damaged kidneys with a new kidney from either a living or deceased donor.