Kidney Transplant Surgery: Returning to Normal Activities
People who have had kidney transplants usually can resume activities when they feel better, and might even be able to add new activities. Certain precautions apply equal to men and women in terms of work and travel, and other issues are gender-specific.
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What happens during the kidney transplant procedure?
Kidney transplantation involves placing a healthy kidney into the body, where it can perform all of the functions that a failing kidney cannot.
The new kidney is placed on the lower right or left side of your abdomen where it is surgically connected to nearby blood vessels. Placing the kidney in this position allows it to be easily connected to blood vessels and the bladder. The vein and artery of your new kidney are attached to your vein and artery. The new kidney’s ureter is attached to your bladder to allow urine to pass out of your body.
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