Kidney Transplant: Preparing for Surgery, Recovery, and How To Stay Healthy | Mass General Brigham

When does someone need a kidney transplant? What is the surgery like? What is the recovery like? Anil Chandraker, M.D., MB.Ch.B., Medical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, explains how to prepare for a kidney transplant and maintain kidney health after a transplant. Subscribe Link:    / @massgeneralbrigham   0:00 - Intro 0:16 - When do I need a kidney transplant? 0:33 - Getting checkups 0:48 - Where to look for donors 0:53 - Surgery 1:16 - Recovery 1:35 - Maintaining healthy kidneys 1:47 - Kidney transplant longevity 2:07 - Preparing yourself for a transplant About Mass General Brigham: Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond. #MassGeneralBrigham #MGB #KidneyTransplant Visit Mass General Brigham: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/ Find us on social: Twitter:   / massgenbrigham   Instagram:   / massgeneralbrigham   Facebook:   / massgeneralbrigham   LinkedIn:   / mass-general-brigham   Mass General Brigham:    / massgeneralbrigham   Kidney Transplant: Preparing for Surgery, Recovery, and How To Stay Healthy | Mass General Brigham    • Kidney Transplant: Preparing for Surgery, ...