Transplant Recipient Information

Kidney transplant

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Is getting a kidney transplant right for you? The information here and what your transplant team gives you will help you learn more about:

what’s involved
the benefits of having a kidney transplant
if kidney transplant is right for you

There’s a lot of information. You and your family can come back to these pages as often as you want to learn about your kidney transplant. You’ll also get more specific instructions and information from your kidney transplant team.

If you have questions that don’t get answered, write them down and talk to your transplant team. The more you know, the more prepared you’ll feel.

It’s important to know how your kidneys work and where your transplanted kidney will go. Be sure to read About your kidneys and transplant.

Current as of: September 26, 2022

Author: Kidney Health Section, Medicine Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services

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This material is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified health professional. This material is intended for general information only and is provided on an "as is", "where is" basis. Although reasonable efforts were made to confirm the accuracy of the information, Alberta Health Services does not make any representation or warranty, express, implied or statutory, as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, applicability or fitness for a particular purpose of such information. Alberta Health Services expressly disclaims all liability for the use of these materials, and for any claims, actions, demands or suits arising from such use.

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