When your child has a kidney transplant

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from another person. The kidney may come from a deceased donor or from a living donor. Family members or individuals who are unrelated but make a good match may be able to donate a portion of their kidney. This type of transplant is called a living transplant.

Individuals who donate a kidney can live healthy lives with their remaining kidney. The kidney transplant team will work closely with your family to determine what option is best.