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Transplantation Technologies & Research

ISSN: 2161-0991

Open Access

Overview of Renal Transplantation in the United States

Abstract

Chase Cavayero and Pran M Kar

Renal transplants have been performed in US since 1954. Survival rates have improved with new techniques and immunosuppressants. The 5 year survival rate of cadaveric and living related is 66% and 78% respectively. Renal transplant offers a cost effective and better quality of life. Since 2001 the number of live kidney donors has surpassed cadaveric donors in United States. As a society we need to encourage organ donation via education and outreach programs.

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