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Can You Live Without Your Kidneys?

April 7, 2017

Because your kidneys are so important, you cannot live without them. But it is possible to live a healthy life with only one working kidney. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Kidney Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: kidney removal, kidney transplant, living donor transplant, organ donation
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