Kidney Transplant
The best option to recover your quality of life and free yourself from dialysis
What is it?
Kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor. It is the definitive treatment for end-stage kidney disease and offers better quality of life than dialysis.
Greater Longevity
Living donor kidneys last 15-20 years on average
Better Quality of Life
Freedom from dialysis and return to normal activities
Who Needs It?
Kidney transplant is indicated for patients with end-stage kidney disease
End-Stage Kidney Disease
Patients with less than 15% kidney function who require dialysis or are in preparation
Irreversible Kidney Failure
When the kidneys have lost their ability to recover
Diabetes with Severe Kidney Damage
Diabetic patients with advanced nephropathy
Good General Health
Candidates without conditions that could compromise transplant success
Types of Transplant
Donation options according to your particular situation
Living Donor
- From a relative or altruistic donor
- Better success rate
- Kidney begins functioning immediately
- Average duration: 15-20 years
- No extended waiting time
Deceased Donor
- From people who donated their organs
- Requires time on waiting list
- May take time to function initially
- Average duration: 7-12 years
- Availability depends on compatibility
The Transplant Process
A well-planned path toward your new life
Complete Evaluation
Comprehensive medical exams and compatibility tests
Transplant Surgery
3-4 hour surgical procedure under general anesthesia
Hospitalization
5-7 day recovery with continuous monitoring
Lifelong Follow-up
Immunosuppressant medications and regular check-ups
Benefits of Transplant
A new opportunity to live without limitations
Freedom from Dialysis
No more dialysis sessions multiple times per week
Greater Survival
Better prognosis than remaining on dialysis
Quality of Life
Return to normal activities and work
Fewer Restrictions
Greater freedom in diet and fluid intake
More Energy
Significant increase in vitality and wellbeing
Better Overall Health
Reduction in cardiovascular complications
What to Expect
Know the stages of the process to be prepared
Pre-Transplant
- Complete medical evaluation
- Compatibility tests
- Psychological preparation
- Inclusion on waiting list if necessary
During Surgery
- General anesthesia
- 3-4 hour surgery
- Placement of new kidney
- Continuous monitoring by medical team
Immediate Post-Transplant
- 5-7 day hospitalization
- Monitoring of kidney function
- Start of immunosuppressants
- Vital signs monitoring
Long-Term Follow-up
- Lifelong immunosuppressant medication
- Regular follow-up appointments
- Frequent blood tests
- Normal life with precautions
Importante: Kidney transplant offers the best quality of life and survival for patients with end-stage kidney disease compared to remaining on dialysis.
Why Choose Dr. Pamela Vázquez?
Certified Experience
Over 7 years of experience in kidney transplant evaluation and follow-up
Comprehensive Evaluation
Complete assessment to determine suitable transplant candidates
Personalized Follow-up
Accompaniment before, during and after transplant
Post-Transplant Care
Continuous monitoring of graft function and rejection prevention
Immunosuppression Management
Optimization of immunosuppressant treatment according to each patient
Humanized Medicine
Care with empathy and professionalism at every stage of the process
Schedule Your Appointment
Evaluate if you are a candidate for kidney transplant and start your path toward a better quality of life