Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Nephrologist

How dangerous is a kidney transplant surgery?

My friend is 39 years old. He will have a kidney transplant surgery. How dangerous is a kidney transplant surgery?

3 Answers

All surgeries are dangerous. Kidney surgeries are needed, the benefits outweigh risks. It depends on the patient's comorbidities.
Standard surgery
Every surgery has its risks.