The kidney transplant evaluation process starts with a visit to a transplant nephrologist and a transplant surgeon. These doctors will discuss your health history and physically examine you. You will ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Overall, 15.5% of patients who had bariatric surgery achieved kidney transplant vs. 3.3% of controls. Patients ...

The New Town woman is using her story to urge people on transplant lists to keep fighting and not give up on their chance at ...

Compared with the general population and obese individuals, patients who undergo bariatric surgery have lower risks for CKD and kidney failure, but higher risks for kidney stones and AKI. Patients who ...

Researchers have determined several factors that may be associated with increased risk of mortality after orthopedic and vascular surgery, according to a study published in the Annals of Surgery. For ...

In under 12 hours, a kidney was removed from a living donor in Colorado, flown across the country, and successfully ...

A longtime manager of a popular restaurant on Long Island told one of his loyal customers that he has kidney disease and is ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes round, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can cause your kidneys to enlarge and function poorly. People with PKD can also ...

A Virginia woman shares her story of a surprise kidney donor in the first kidney transplant at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to use robot technology.