Is a kidney specialist the same as a urologist?

A nephrologist focuses on diseases and conditions that affect the kidney more directly while a urologist deals on diseases and conditions that can affect the male and female urinary tract.

Can a male receives a female kidney?

The gender of donor and recipient plays a larger role in kidney transplants than previously assumed. Female donor kidneys do not function as well in men due to their smaller size.

Why are kidneys not removed during transplant?

The kidney transplant is placed in the front (anterior) part of the lower abdomen, in the pelvis. The original kidneys are not usually removed unless they are causing severe problems such as uncontrollable high blood pressure, frequent kidney infections or abnormally increased in size.

What is the longest a kidney transplant has lasted?

According to the reports, the world's longest surviving kidney transplant was 32 years.

How painful is it to donate a kidney?

The donor will feel tenderness, itching and some pain as the incision continues to heal.

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Dr. Boonlert Sukwatanasinit

Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist

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Diploma , MD

20 years of overall experience

Works at Vejthani Hospital Bangkok, Thailand

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About Dr. Boonlert Sukwatanasinit

Dr. Boonlert Sukwatanasinit is an Uro surgeon with 17+ years of experience.
He has special clinical training in Aging Male, Brachytherapy In Prostate Cancer, Laparoscopy in Urology, Female Urology, and Erectile Dysfunction.
Dr. Boonlert completed his Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University and Thai Board of Uro Surgery, The Thai Medical Council, 1999
The doctor holds a Certificate of CME Participation, Thai Urological Association, and CME participation at The Royal College of Surgery of Thailand.
He has been invited to various seminars and conferences.
The doctor is an active member of The Royal College of Surgery of Thailand, Thai Urological Association, The Thai Medical Council and The Medical Association of Thailand.