A Patient's Guide to Kidney Transplant SurgeryA Patient's Guide to Kidney Transplant Surgery

About The Kidney
  • How the Kidneys Work
  • Symptoms of Kidney Disease

    Before Surgery

  • Why a Transplant is Necessary
  • Pretransplant Evaluation
  • The Transplant Team
  • Preparing and Waiting for a Transplant

    During Surgery

  • Getting the Go-Ahead
  • At the Hospital
  • Preparing the Patient for Surgery
  • Kidney Transplant Surgery Procedure

    After Surgery

  • Waking Up in the Intensive Care Unit
  • Medical Management in the Acute Care Unit
  • Clinic and Follow-Up Visits
  • Lab Tests
  • Additional Tests and Procedures
  • Monitoring at Home
  • Resuming Normal Activities
  • Avoiding Infection
  • Communicating with the Healthcare Team

    Medications & Complications

  • Medication Guidelines
  • Information About Specific Medications
  • Postoperative Complications

    The Donation Process

  • Factors in the Donation Process
  • The Donor/Blood Type Compatibility
  • The Waiting List and Other Concerns
  • Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
  • United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS)

    Other Kidney Sources

  • Transplant and Medical Sources
  • Useful Web Links

    Glossary of Kidney Terms

    Site Map


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    This Web site was developed in 1999 as a service provided by the USC Kidney Transplant Program. This Web site provides selected information available about kidney transplantation which may become out of date over time. It is important that consumers see a healthcare professional for detailed information about medical conditions and treatment. This information is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a healthcare professional, or a recommendation for any particular treatment plan. The USC Kidney Transplant Program has made and will continue to make efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this Web site.

    If you have any questions, please contact us:

    University of Southern California

    USC Kidney Transplant Program

    Phone: (323) 442-5908
    Fax: (323) 442-5721

    usckidney@surgery.hsc.usc.edu