A kidney transplant is suitable for:
- people with advancing, chronic kidney disease (known as stage 4 or 5), or
- people with end-stage kidney disease who are already dependent on dialysis
A ‘pre-emptive’ transplant (done before dialysis is needed) often results in the best outcomes.
Yes – we offer living donor* kidney transplantation at Cromwell Hospital. This means that the recipient will have to provide a suitable donor. This is usually a relative or, occasionally, a close friend.
Prior to transplantation, both donor and recipient will be assessed through various tests to make sure that it is safe for the surgery to take place.
*Deceased donor transplantation can only be accessed via the NHS (if you are a UK citizen) or your own national transplant waiting list (if your main residence is abroad).
Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell Road
London SW5 0TU
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7460 5700