living donor nephrectomy

A living donor nephrectomy is a surgical procedure where a healthy person donates one of their kidneys to someone with kidney failure. Since humans can live well with just one kidney, the procedure involves removing a kidney through a small incision or minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy. The donor's health is carefully assessed beforehand, and the surgery is performed by experienced surgeons to minimize risks. Typically, donors recover fully in a few weeks. This donation can save or significantly improve the recipient’s quality of life by giving them a functioning kidney.