What is a Kidney Pancreas Transplant
... Combined transplantation of the kidney and pancreas is performed for those who have kidney failure as a complication of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (also called Type I diabetes). Kidney and pa...

Kidney Transplant Procedure
... Where does your new kidney come from? Kidneys for transplantation come from two sources: living donors and deceased (non-living) donors. Living donors are usually immediate family members or sometimes...

Exercise Guidelines after Kidney Transplant
... Why should I exercise?  Regular exercise has many benefits. Exercise, especially aerobic exercise, can: Improve your circulation and help the body use oxygen better Build energy levels so you can...

Ten Tips for a Healthy Kidney Transplant Recovery
... 1.  Take all of your medications exactly as prescribed. Keep a list of all your medications and their dosages with you. Do not take any other medications (over-the-counter or prescribed medicatio...

New Developments in Transplantation and Vascular Disease
... Transplantation: A success story Recent advances in organ preservation and new immunosuppressive drugs have resulted in high short-term success rates for kidney transplantation. The vast majority of k...

Kidney Donation Surgery Recovery
... What happens after I wake from surgery? When you wake up from surgery you will be in a recovery room called the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will have an oxygen mask covering your nose and mo...

Kidney Transplant Surgery Recovery: Returning to Normal Activities
... Now that I feel better, when can I return to my regular activities? You can resume your previous activities as soon as you feel better -- and you might even feel good enough to add some new activities...

Nutrition After Kidney Transplantation
... How will my diet change after kidney transplant surgery? While renal failure may have caused you to experience many limitations on the types of foods you could eat before your transplant, several of t...

Urologic Diseases Dictionary Index
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about urologic diseases. It is designed for people who have urologic diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...

Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations
... This directory lists voluntary, governmental, and private organizations. Some of the organizations offer educational materials and other services to patients and the public; others primarily serve hea...

Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Transplantation
... If you have advanced and permanent kidney failure, kidney transplantation may be the treatment option that allows you to live much like you lived before your kidneys failed. Since the 1950s, when the ...

Your Kidneys and How They Work
... Your two kidneys are vital organs that perform many functions to keep your blood clean and chemically balanced. Understanding how your kidneys work can help you to keep them healthy. The kidneys remov...

Kidney Failure Glossary
... On this page:      A    B    C    D    E    F    G    H  &nb...

Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure in Children
... Kidneys play an important part in a child's growth and health. They remove wastes and extra water from the blood regulate blood pressure balance chemicals like sodium and potassium make a hormone ...

Medical Tests of Kidney Function
... On this page: Healthy kidneys remove wastes and excess fluid from the blood. Blood tests show whether the kidneys are failing to remove wastes. Urine tests can show how quickly body wastes are being r...