renal allografts

A renal allograft is a kidney transplant from a donor to a recipient with kidney failure. It involves surgically placing a healthy kidney into the patient's body, usually through the lower abdomen. The transplanted kidney then takes over the role of filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood. To prevent the immune system from rejecting the new kidney, recipients take immunosuppressive medications. Successful transplantation can significantly improve quality of life and reduce the need for dialysis, offering a more natural and flexible way to manage kidney failure.