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What Questions Should Be Asked Before A Kidney Transplantation Surgery?
I am high on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. I am on hemodialysis at the moment. What are a list of questions that I need to ask the doctor who phones me to say that they have a kidney for me? I know that they have to tell me if the available kidney is an extended criteria one. Are there any other non-standard kidneys that the a Doctor may tell me about. When the phone comes I get rather nervous and cannot think of appropriate questions to ask to make sure I am aware that the kidney being offered is good for me. I live in Canada and got a call last week but it was like an extended criteria kidney and so I refused. Michael
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
Hello,
It's understandable to feel nervous and overwhelmed when receiving the call for a kidney transplant, so it's important to be prepared with a list of questions to ask the doctor to ensure that the transplant is the right choice for you. Here are some questions that you may want to consider asking:
- What is the source of the kidney? (deceased or living donor)
- What is the blood type and tissue type of the kidney?
- What is the estimated age of the kidney donor?
- Is the kidney an extended criteria kidney? If yes, what does that mean?
- What are the potential risks and benefits of the transplant?
- What is the success rate for this type of transplant?
- What is the expected recovery time and process after the surgery?
- What is the long-term outlook for the transplant, and what follow-up care will be required?
- What medications will be required after the surgery, and what are the potential side effects?
- Are there any lifestyle changes or restrictions that need to be followed after the transplant?
It's important to have a clear understanding of the risks and benefits of the transplant before making a decision. Take your time to ask any additional questions you may have and don't hesitate to seek a second opinion if necessary.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
It's understandable to feel nervous and overwhelmed when receiving the call for a kidney transplant, so it's important to be prepared with a list of questions to ask the doctor to ensure that the transplant is the right choice for you. Here are some questions that you may want to consider asking:
- What is the source of the kidney? (deceased or living donor)
- What is the blood type and tissue type of the kidney?
- What is the estimated age of the kidney donor?
- Is the kidney an extended criteria kidney? If yes, what does that mean?
- What are the potential risks and benefits of the transplant?
- What is the success rate for this type of transplant?
- What is the expected recovery time and process after the surgery?
- What is the long-term outlook for the transplant, and what follow-up care will be required?
- What medications will be required after the surgery, and what are the potential side effects?
- Are there any lifestyle changes or restrictions that need to be followed after the transplant?
It's important to have a clear understanding of the risks and benefits of the transplant before making a decision. Take your time to ask any additional questions you may have and don't hesitate to seek a second opinion if necessary.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
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