Dubai Hospital completes first living donor kidney transplant
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King’s College Hospital London - Dubai performed its first living donor kidney transplant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
A family member donated a kidney to a recipient who had IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease, before the patient needed dialysis. Doctors identified the recipient’s condition early, allowing them to plan the transplant proactively, which typically leads to better results for patients. The donor underwent robotic-assisted surgery to remove the kidney, a technique that uses smaller incisions and promotes faster recovery.
The donor was discharged from the hospital after only three days. The transplant team included specialists in surgery, kidney care, anesthesia, intensive care, and nursing, demonstrating a collaborative approach to patient care. This successful transplant establishes a complete living donor kidney transplant program at the hospital, providing assessment, surgery, recovery, and ongoing care for both donors and recipients.
King’s College Hospital Dubai aims to expand access to advanced transplant care within the UAE, building on the experience of its parent hospital in London. Both the donor and recipient are recovering well following their procedures.
