Consultant Transplant Surgeon, Mr Hussein Khambalia explains the pros and cons of living organ donation, along with the surgical process involved in retrieval and transplant of donated kidneys.
About PKD:
PKD is a genetic condition where several cysts form and grow on various organs in the body, but mainly the kidneys. Affecting over 12 million people around the world and up to 70,000 adults and children in the UK, PKD is the most common genetic kidney disease and the fourth leading cause of kidney failure. It can also affect the heart, liver and brain. There is currently no cure.
PKD Charity is the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by PKD. Since 2000 we’ve been helping individuals and families to live life as fully as possible by providing the best year-round support, information and inspiration.
We’re a small charity with big ambitions; campaigning to improve services, promote understanding, and fund research into discovering better treatments, new treatments, and a cure for PKD. The information we publish is not only current it’s credible.
www.pkdcharity.org.uk
