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Kidney Transplant Surgery (With Donor)
Relevant information about Kidney Transplant Surgery (With Donor).
- What does the surgery consist on
The surgery is done by inflating the abdomen of the patient with a special gas (in the majority of the cases carbon dioxide). The result is that it will create a space between the abdomen and the organs inside. The surgeon will make small incisions in the patient´s abdomen; through them he will insert particular instruments that will be necessary for the operation. The surgeon will watch the entire surgical procedure in a video monitor that receives the images from a little camera that is inserted in the laparoscope. This kind of operation has been gaining popularity during the last few years; it is an innovative technique that brings many advantages for the patient and for the professional performing the operation. There are many types of surgeries that can be done by using this method, some of them are: operation on the stomach, gallbladder, intestines and kidney.
- Which problem does the surgery solve
The surgery is recommended for patients who may need a kidney because their own organ is not functioning correctly. There are cases where the patient may need a replacement of this organ because it is too damaged; there can be a lot of reasons for a kidney to be damaged, among them we can say that there are some diseases that can affect this organ as well as a high consume of alcohol. One of the main advantages of laparoscopic surgeries is that they do not affect other organs of the patient´s body. By avoiding a large incision through the muscles, there are many post- operative problems that will be avoided. Fatigue and adverse reactions are reduced by having a less invasive surgery.
- How is the surgery performed
First of all, the surgeon will use general anesthesia that will numb the entire body. The surgeon will make from three to four small incisions in the abdominal wall of the patient. Through these incisions, the professional will be able to use special instruments such as, metal clips, staples or tie knots to remove the kidney from its attachment. The kidney is extracted from the donor and then is put in a recipient that will maintain it refrigerated. After this, the organ is prepared for immediate implantation. Professionals will give drugs to the kidney in order to enable the execration of large amounts of urine. The surgery is performed by using narrow instruments that are inserted through small incisions that can measure two and a half inches. A laparoscopy surgery has many advantages for patients, among them we can affirm that the recovery process is shorter compared to a normal operation, it also causes less pain to the patient than a classical surgery; for several reasons this types of medical procedure has been called less invasive surgery.
- Surgery length: The operation is estimated to last from three to four hours including the preparation process. The surgery is performed by using general anesthesia. The patient will be able to leave the hospital after the effects of anesthesia have gone away. It is important for the patient to be accompanied by a relative or a friend because he/she might need help to leave the hospital or medical centre. The patient will be able to return to his/her home the same day of the operation; however it will depend on the decision of the doctors.
- How is the post surgery process
The patient will be able to drink and incorporate liquids in the diet a few hours after the operation. The following day he/she will be able to eat light foods such as vegetables or soups. It is important to be careful in the diet, because the organ may be slow in the recovery and in the development of its normal functions. If the patient feels pain after the surgery and during the following days he/she will have to notice about this situation to the doctor, and he/she will decide if a special medication for pain will have to be used. It is important to arrange meetings with the doctor or surgeon after the operation in order to check if the recovery process is going well.
In general, this type of operation does not bring special complications. The main complication can be bleeding during or after the operation, to stop this situation the doctor will give an adequate medication to the patient. Two symptoms of blood loss are low blood pressure and faintness, this will be considered by the group of professionals and they will decide which medication will be the appropriate for the patient. Despite it is a minimal invasive surgery, other organs of the patient´s body could be affected during the operation. If the patient feels constant pain, nausea, vomiting or fever it is truly important to notice the doctor immediately.
The surgery will improve many aspects of the person. It is probable that the doctor will recommend starting a new lifestyle after the operation. The patient will be able to incorporate healthy food to his/her diet as well as start doing physical exercise. Doctors suggest that the combination of these two items can bring many advantages to the life of the patient. A good diet and physical exercise are essential for the recovery of the patient. By doing this, the person who undergoes a kidney transplant will be able to enjoy his/her life in a different and more laid-back way.
- What does the surgery not do
The surgery will not give any disadvantage in the lifestyle of the patient. The surgery does not imply the incorporation of any special medicine, unless the patient feels extreme pain after the surgery. Apart from this situation, it will not be necessary for the patient to take medicine during his/her entire life. It will be important to have regular visits to the doctor in order to control the post-operative process.
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