Can a woman with emphysema undergo kidney transplantation?
Disease description:
I have uremia and also suffer from emphysema. Recently, my doctor suggested that I undergo kidney transplantation. Can I have a kidney transplant if I have emphysema? Female.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Yun
Whether a female patient with emphysema can undergo kidney transplantation needs to be evaluated based on her specific condition. If the emphysema is mild and no clinical symptoms are present, kidney transplantation may generally be feasible. However, if the patient already has symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and significantly reduced exercise tolerance, her body may not tolerate the surgery, and kidney transplantation is generally not recommended.
