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What happens in a kidney transplant?​

Answer 1

A kidney transplant is a surgery to place a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.

The surgeon makes an incision in the lower part of one side of the abdomen and places the new kidney into the body. Unless your own kidneys are causing complications such as high blood pressure, kidney stones, pain or infection, they are left in place.
The blood vessels of the new kidney are attached to blood vessels in the lower part of the abdomen, just above one of your legs.
The new kidney's ureter — the tube that links the kidney to the bladder — is connected to the bladder.

Answer 2

First, an incision (cut) is made in your lower abdomen (tummy), through which the donated kidney is put into place. Your own kidneys will usually be left where they are, unless they're causing problems such as pain or infection. Second, nearby blood vessels are attached to the blood vessels of the donated kidney.

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