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Transplantation & dialysis procedures

Although a few urologists do carry out kidney transplantation and the associated procedures outlined below, most kidney transplant surgery and dialysis procedures are now performed by specialist transplant surgeons.

The information given in the leaflets below has been provided, reviewed and approved by specialist kidney transplant surgeons as well as by nephrologists (medical kidney specialists).

PLEASE NOTE: the BAUS Office staff are NOT able to answer specific questions about your diagnosis, treatment, surgery, recovery, hospital appointments etc. For this information, you should contact your GP, your Urologist or your Specialist Nurse.

Access surgery for dialysis

Access for peritoneal dialysis Download PDF
Vascular access for haemodialysis Download PDF

Kidney donation

Live donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic) Download PDF
Live donor nephrectomy (open) Download PDF

Transplantation

Kidney transplantation Download PDF