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01/04/2021

How long can you live after a kidney transplant?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

Although most transplants are successful and last for many years, how long they last can vary from one person to the next and also depends on other comorbidities

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Consult a Nephrologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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