You cannot start gaining time on the transplant list in Region 1 until you actually start on dialysis. Having a live donor is the most common and best way to get transplanted before starting dialysis.
However, no matter how long someone has been on dialysis, a transplant from a live donor is preferable to a deceased donor for many reasons including improved kidney graft function.
Preemptive transplant is especially beneficial for patients with type 1 diabetes who need both a kidney transplant and a subsequent deceased donor pancreas transplant. Even though kidney transplant is major surgery with a phased recovery period, it can, in comparison to dialysis, offer you the opportunity for a longer, more satisfying life.
Most patients who have been on dialysis and then had a transplant report having more energy, a less restricted diet, and fewer complications with a transplant than if they had stayed on dialysis. Transplant patients are also more likely to return to work after their transplant than dialysis patients. Your transplant team is here to help you evaluate your health options early on, and make the treatment choice that is right for you.
We can help you understand the risks and benefits of transplant surgery versus dialysis, and the advantages of having a live donor kidney compared to a deceased donor organ. We will carefully and clearly explain your options, offer advice and support, and help you and your loved ones make the best treatment choice. Next Steps: Evaluation for Kidney Transplant. Search Submit Search. Find a Doctor. Sign up now. With a deceased kidney donor transplant a kidney from someone who is brain-dead , life expectancy increases to 30 years.
Best of all, a living donor kidney transplant increases life expectancy to 40 years. Not only can a transplant help a patient live longer, but it also eliminates the need for dialysis. The risks of kidney transplantation are fairly minimal. There are some long-term risks associated with transplantation involving immunosuppression and the risk of organ rejection. It can also put them at higher risk for cancer. Table 4. Table 5. Characteristics of transplanted and waiting list patients.
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A controlled comparison of transplantation and dialysis. How great is the survival advantage of transplantation over dialysis in elderly patients? Transplantation versus haemodialysis in elderly patients. Renal Registry Committee. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please e-mail: journals. Issue Section:. Download all slides. Luckily, some comprehensive transplant centers, such as Penn Transplant, offer a program that works to increase the chances of achieving a living donor kidney transplant.
This program, called Paired Kidney Exchange PKE , facilitates the "swap" of donor kidneys between donor-recipient pairs in case they don't match. You would receive a living donor kidney from a different donor with whom you match, and in turn, your living donor will donate one of their kidneys to another recipient in a similar situation.
While it may not be possible to find a suitable match for everyone, enrollment in this process can expand the opportunity to receive a transplant. Penn actively participates in national PKE programs to help expand the donor pool for patients. At the end of the day, remember that even if you do not have a living donor, there is still no reason to avoid a transplant evaluation. If you are evaluated and it is determined that the benefits of transplant outweigh the risks, then getting on the waitlist as soon as possible for a deceased donor can be life-saving.
However long that list might be, it's one step closer to a healthier life. Dunn explains, adding that even candidates who are found ineligible at first often receive specific instructions for changes they can make in efforts to gain eligibility down the road. But for some people, hesitation to get evaluated has less to do with outcomes and more to do with mystery surrounding the evaluation itself: Is it painful? How long does it take?
What can I expect? Is the hassle worth it? The Penn Transplant Institute diligently works to make evaluations as efficient as possible. Patients can usually schedule an appointment for a transplant evaluation within a few weeks of calling. Medical records are gathered and reviewed prior to the appointment, not only so doctors can start getting to know the patient, but to rule out any disqualifying factors before a patient comes in.
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