Should I get a kidney transplant if I have end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

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  1. American Diabetes Association
     
    American Diabetes Association answered:
    People who have kidney failure will die without treatment. For those who choose dialysis, only about 33% are still alive 5 years later. So although kidney transplantation is a serious operation, it offers people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) their best chance for survival.
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    People who have kidney failure will die without treatment. For those who choose dialysis, only about 33% are still alive 5 years later. So although kidney transplantation is a serious operation, it offers people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)... More