King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh (KFSH&RC-R), is recognized internationally for its world-class facility, latest medical technology and equipment, experienced and professional doctors and health care providers, and excellent medical care. KFSH&RC-R opened in 1975 and is located close to Riyadh’s city center. The hospital has reached an international standard of excellence equivalent to that of leading global academic medical centers. KFSH&RC-R focuses primarily on research in the field of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, transplant immunology, genetics, molecular diagnostics, and proteomics. The facility has maintained the highest standards in specialized medical care in an integrated educational and research environment.
Welcome to the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Department
The Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Department provides pointers for getting started with your research. It includes links to library subscription resources, including article databases, journals, and books, as well as open authoritative web content. If you would like additional help with your Kidney and Pancreas Transplant research projects, or on learning how to use Library resources, don't hesitate to contact Library through email ILL@kfshrc.edu.sa.
Kidney and Pancreas transplantation is the best available treatment for type 1 diabetic patients who have end stage renal disease (ESRD) or advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) likely to require renal replacement therapy in the near future. Kidney and pancreas transplantation is associated with better quality of life and has significant survival benefit comparing to patients with ESRD who will remain on or will enter dialysis.
