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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About Dr. Chaiyong Nualyong

Dr. Chaiyong Nualyong is Urologist with 28+ years of experience.
He has a special interest in renal transplant, Adrenal masses, Kidney masses, and Bladder diseases.
Dr. Chaiyong has completed a Diploma in Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine from Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University in 1984 and a Diploma in Thai Board of Urology, from The National Medical Council of Thailand in 1990.
He holds a higher Training certificate in Endourology Training, Scottish Lithotripsy Centre, from Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, the UK in 1993.
He has experience in various minimally invasive surgeries.