Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Kidney Transplant

Is kidney transplant surgery safe?

I am a 34 year old male. I will have a kidney transplant surgery next month. Is kidney transplant surgery safe?

3 Answers

The right person to clarify your question is your Tx surgeon. Usually kidney transplants are performed under general anesthesia.
Yes
Generally this is a pretty safe surgery, and if you are the one receiving the kidney, you will likely feel better than now even before leaving the hospital.