Kidney transplant

Transplanting an organ, whether from a living donor or a deceased donor, is a life-changing surgery, and not only because it can cure kidney disease and kidney failure. Candidates for a kidney transplant must be in good overall health, have a donor with a blood type compatible with theirs and be prepared to maintain their health for a lifetime.

During a kidney transplant, the donated kidney is placed in the abdomen and delicately attached to the necessary vessels. Most often, neither of the existing kidneys will be removed, and instead the donated organ takes over their original function from a new location in the body. After the donated kidney is placed and you begin to recover, your care team of surgeons, doctors and other specialists will monitor you and your health as your body adjusts and your new kidney starts to function. From there, as you recover, your doctors and you will create and plan of care that will help you maintain your health for a lifetime.

At HCA's Transplant Institute at Research Medical Center, our kidney program offers:

• A coordinator-to-patient ratio that ensures you receive the individual attention you need and deserve
• The ability to work closely with your referring physician, keeping them integral to the transplant process
• A dedicated living donor team to help you and your potential donor get transplanted quickly

Research Medical Center is committed to the quality of our patients, Our quality outcomes compare favorably to others in the Kansas City area. According to the latest data from the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients (SRTR), Research Medical Center's kidney transplant programs are rated among the top in Kansas City for transplant efficiency.

Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients (SRTR)

Becoming a living donor of a kidney is a serious commitment, but it is one that truly changes lives for the better. If you are interested in giving the gift of life, we invite you to learn more about the living kidney donor program in our videos below:

Becoming a living donor of a kidney is a serious commitment, but it is one that truly changes lives for the better. If you are interested in giving the gift of life, we invite you to learn more about the program at The Transplant Institute at Research Medical Center.

We understand needing a kidney transplant can be overwhelming. The Transplant Institute at Research Medical Center simplifies the referral and evaluation process with a personalized approach for each patient. Referrals are required from your nephrologist or dialysis center and applicable to patients with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis.

Healthcare providers can fax referrals to (816) 822-8259 or submit them through TxAccess a web-based communication platform that allows patient referrals to be uploaded and tracks status, appointments, test results and transplant center communications for the patient.