Dialysis vs Transplant Comparator

Compare kidney failure treatments across biological, practical and ethical dimensions

🩸 Dialysis

  • Artificial filtration 3× per week
  • Lifelong treatment
  • Diet and fluid restrictions
  • Available immediately
  • No surgery risk
  • Lower 5-year survival

🫘 Kidney Transplant

  • Functional kidney from donor
  • Potential lifelong cure
  • Fewer dietary restrictions
  • Long waiting list
  • Immunosuppressants required
  • Higher 5-year survival

Select a treatment

Click either card to explore the biological mechanism, advantages and limitations.

Transplant offers better outcomes but is limited by organ availability and immune compatibility.