Kidney Transplant Candidate Selection at University Hospitals

Each person’s journey to transplant is unique. Generally, a kidney transplant is indicated for patients who are suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD). These patients are in Stage 4 or 5 of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Conditions We Treat

Kidney transplant may be considered for serious kidney conditions including:

• Alport syndrome
• Berger disease
• Congenital nephrotic syndrome
• Diabetes
• Glomerulonephritis
• Goodpasture syndrome
• Hemolytic uremic syndrome
• Henoch-Schönlein purpura
• Hypertension
• Nail-patella syndrome
• Nephropathic and juvenile cystinosis
• Polycystic kidney disease
• Wegener granulomatosis
• HIV nephropathy

Other serious conditions that can benefit from kidney transplant include congenital renal obstructive disorders leading to hydronephrosis, including:

• Megaureter
• Posterior urethral valves
• Prune belly syndrome
• Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
• Vesicoureteral reflux

Patients with end-stage renal disease or other kidney conditions will undergo a evaluation to help determine if they are a good candidate for kidney transplant.

Who Doesn’t Qualify for a Kidney Transplant?

Not all patients are candidates for kidney transplant. The following conditions may complicate a kidney transplant or make it less likely to succeed:

• Malignancy (cancer)
• Active infections
• Advanced cardiac (heart) disease
• Advanced lung disease
• Unstable psychiatric disorders
• Evidence of poor compliance
• Absence of funding
• Active alcohol or substance abuse