Kidney transplantation

At Fundació Puigvert, we have been breaking new ground in the field of kidney transplantation for more than 40 years, setting milestones both nationally and internationally. With an annual average of one hundred kidney transplantations performed, our institution stands out for its commitment to clinical and technological excellence.


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Living donor kidney transplant

In 2002, Fundació Puigvert broke new ground in Spain by implementing the living donor kidney transplant programme, which offers better results than deceased donor transplants, both in terms of patient and graft survival. Up to 40% of kidney transplants at Fundació Puigvert come from a living donor.

Medical and surgical excellence

At Fundació Puigvert, the survival rate of both dead and living donor transplant recipients after 15 years is 85%. Relying on a good medical and surgical team is key to minimising complications for both the donor and the recipient.

Robot-assisted surgery

In 2010, Dr Breda was the first surgeon in Spain to perform a living donor kidney harvest with the Da Vinci robot and, five years later, he and Dr Doumerc (FR) were the firsts to perform a complete robotic living donor kidney transplantation in Europe. Around 70% of Fundació Puigvert's living donor kidney transplantations are performed using robot-assisted surgery, which minimises complications and eases patient recovery.

Ongoing innovation

A Pioneer in Advanced Techniques: We introduced laparoscopy and robot-assisted surgery in kidney transplantations, thus guaranteeing more accurate and less invasive procedures.
Moreover, we have promoted altruistic donation programmes, living donor donation and cross-over transplantations, both nationally and internationally.

Global Benchmark: From the first living donor transplant between non-relatives to cutting-edge operations, such as robotic kidney transplantation, Fundació Puigvert has achieved historic milestones in our country. We are a benchmark training centre accredited by the National Transplant Organisation (ONT) and its counterpart in Catalonia, the OCATT.

Committed to the Future: Given the shortage of organs, Fundació Puigvert has rekindled the living donor transplant programme, hence reducing waiting lists and offering renewed hope to recipients. Furthermore, we lead initiatives, such as living donor transplant chains and international organ exchange, thus multiplying transplant opportunities and saving lives.

Excellence in Clinical Outcomes

Fundació Puigvert has been setting the standards in the field of kidney transplants since 1981: Our Kidney Transplant Unit led by Dr Carme Facundo, together with the Kidney Transplant Surgical Team led by the international expert in robotic surgery, Dr Alberto Breda, has performed more than 2,500 transplantations, averaging 100 a year.

 

At present, 70% of the living donor kidney transplantations performed at Fundació Puigvert are done with robot-assisted surgery, a minimally invasive surgical technique that helps reduce complications, causes less postoperative pain and promotes recovery.

Committed to Training

As an accredited training centre, we offer cutting-edge educational programmes in living donor kidney transplantation, enabling professionals from all healthcare areas to prepare themselves in order to provide the best possible care.

For 20 years, Fundació Puigvert has been entrusted by the ONT with the task of training healthcare professionals from all over Spain in living donor kidney transplantation so as to promote this practice in other hospitals.

Facing Challenges: Living Donor Programme

In a world where the demand for organs exceeds the supply, Fundació Puigvert broke new ground in Spain with its Living Donor Kidney Transplant Programme, thus providing greater hope to those on the waiting list and improving the prognosis of their disease.

+2500
Kidney transplantations performed
300
Cross-over transplantations performed in Spain
100
Kidney transplants/year
40
Years of experience in kidney transplantation

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about kidney transplantation?

A kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or dysfunctional kidney is replaced by a healthy kidney from a donor. It is recommended when kidney function declines significantly and dialysis is no longer sufficient to maintain a good quality of life.

Criteria may vary, but they generally include the following:

  • Having end-stage kidney disease, i.e. when the kidneys can no longer perform their function.
  • Being healthy enough to undergo surgery and follow the subsequent treatment.
  • Not having medical conditions that could significantly reduce life expectancy.

Recovery may vary from patient to patient, but generally involves staying in hospital for a few days after surgery, followed by an intensive care period and regular follow-up visits. Lifelong immunosuppressive therapy will be needed to prevent organ rejection.

The success rate may vary depending on the individual patient and their specific medical situation. However, Fundació Puigvert boasts a long track record of success in kidney transplants, backed by its experience, advanced technology and highly qualified medical team.

In a cross-over kidney transplant, donor/recipient pairs exchange organs with another incompatible pair, whereas, in an altruistic transplant, a donor donates his or her kidney to an unknown recipient, often starting a chain of transplants.

Yes, many people can lead normal lives after a successful kidney transplantation. However, it is crucial to follow medical recommendations, take medication as prescribed and attend regular medical check-ups.

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