Kidney Transplant Hub
A kidney transplant is a journey with different stages—from preparation and testing to surgery and lifelong care afterward. This hub guides you through each phase with practical information, staff introductions, and lived experiences to help you feel prepared and supported.
my (,,,)=( ,preop/,index,); = defined() ? : ""; qq() Pre-Op: Preparing for Transplant
Learn what happens before your transplant, including evaluation and testing, finding a donor, understanding risks, and meeting the pre-op care team.
my (,,,)=( ,surgery/,index,); = defined() ? : ""; qq() Transplant Surgery: Hospital Stay
Understand what happens in the hospital during the transplant surgery: surgical staff roles, anesthesia, and immediate post-surgery recovery.
my (,,,)=( ,postop/,index,); = defined() ? : ""; qq() Post-Op: Life After Transplant
Explore recovery after discharge, ongoing follow-up care, post-op staff support, managing complications, and building a healthy life with your new kidney.
Each stage of the transplant process is different. Start where you are now, or explore them all to know what’s ahead and how to prepare for the best possible outcome.