Kansas kidney program

More info. Print Share. Solid Organ Transplant. Kidney Transplant Program. About our kidney transplant program. Our kidney transplant services. Our transplant surgeons and nephrologists provide expert treatment for all types of kidney disease , pancreas disease and diseases that may damage those organs, including: Congenital disorders and birth defects Cystic fibrosis Diabetes Hypertension Kidney cancer Kidney tumors Pancreatic cancer Pancreatitis Urinary tract diseases.

Exploring the gift of life Could organ transplant be right for you? Research and clinical trials. Your kidney transplant evaluation. Your kidney transplant team. Find a doctor Doctors at The University of Kansas Health System are care providers and researchers at the forefront of new medical discoveries.

Kidney transplant resources. Financial resources. National Foundation for Transplants. Become a Donor. The Dean of the Medical School retains final policy-making authority.

Collaborates with the Missouri Kidney Program staff and Dean's Office to develop the annual legislative funding request. Reviews subcommittee funding recommendations and makes final recommendations to the Missouri Kidney Program.

Reviews and approves cost-containment research funding proposals subsequent to technical review committee evaluation and recommendations. Assists the Dean with evaluation of program and administrative effectiveness, including recruitment and evaluation of the Missouri Kidney Program director. Assists the Missouri Kidney Program director with legislative advocacy and education efforts.

Between Advisory Council meetings the Council's executive committee provides the primary liaison with the Missouri Kidney Program staff, consulting on managerial and policy issues.

What are the benefits of living donor kidneys? Advantages of living donor transplants include: Better long-term outcomes Shorter wait times Scheduled surgery Lower risk of rejection.

What can the living kidney donor expect? Living kidney donors describe motives behind gifts of life A mother.

An acquaintance. A stranger. Unique situations motivated their decisions, but these compassionate donors made the same choice. What if my living kidney donor is not a match? Living kidney donation costs. Our kidney donation experts.

Kidney Donor Evaluation. Kidney Transplant Evaluation and First Visit. Kidney Transplant Recovery and Follow Up. At this point your health is stable, which can improve your immediate outcome after surgery as well as your long-term prognosis.

You can receive a kidney from a deceased donor or a living donor. Living donors give patients the best chance of a successful outcome, and in some cases patients can get a new kidney before needing dialysis. Studies show kidneys from living donors function longer and patients live longer. Sometimes a relative, friend, even a stranger will donate a kidney.

We recommend you talk about the option with others. Any healthy person over 21 years old may be a living donor candidate. A candidate must undergo a thorough medical evaluation to determine general health and condition of the kidneys. This is a big decision, and our team is available for confidential discussions. The surgery, called a nephrectomy, is done under general anesthesia. Most nephrecomties can be done laparoscopically, which is minimally invasive and results in a quicker recovery time.

UNOS is supervised by the federal government and maintains the national organ transplant waiting list. UNOS ensures equal access for all patients on the waiting list. Your medical information will be entered onto the waiting list and UNOS will notify our transplant team when an organ is available. Many factors affect how long you remain on the list. However, the wait can last for many months and up to several years depending upon multiple factors.

There is no guarantee when or if a deceased donor kidney will become available. Some patients with Type 1 diabetes and early signs of kidney disease might be eligible for a pancreas transplant. You will need antibiotics right after surgery to prevent infection. You also will need to take immunosuppressant drugs for as long as you have a functioning donor kidney to minimize your risk for tissue rejection. At some point you might need medications to treat blood pressure or prevent fluid retention.

We can successfully reverse most rejection episodes, especially when caught early. The most important thing you can do to help prevent rejection is to take your immunosuppressive medications as prescribed.

You will need lifetime care after a kidney transplant, and frequent care in the first six months. Some of these visits can be done at your local clinic. In time, we will share your follow-up care with your referring nephrologist.