Kidney Transplant in Children
A kidney transplant is an operation in which your child receives a normal kidney from another person to replace their failed kidneys. The kidney may come from a deceased organ donor or from a live donor who is either related or nonrelated.
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Disease and Kidney Transplant: Marina’s Story
When Marina was 8, her family moved from Egypt to the U.S. to get the best care for her kidney condition. Today, Marina is in college.
Why Choose Us?
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Transplant Center has met extensive quality criteria to be recognized as a Center of Excellence by OptumHealth and an Institute of Excellence by Aetna.