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For people living with end stage kidney disease, successful kidney transplantation provides many benefits-it significantly increases life expectancy, and provides substantial improve- ments in overall health and quality of life. The National Kidney Transplant Service (NKTS) is committed to delivering a world-class kidney transplant service to the citizens of Ireland.
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There is a strong emphasis on staff development from induction to specialist education within the TUN Directorate.
Renal transplantation is the best choice of treatment to improve survival rate and quality of life among patients with advanced kidney disease, compared to regular renal replacement therapy. However obesity has become a barrier to achieved eligibility for renal tranplantation. Obesity is associated with increased risk of surgical complications.