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What is the advantage of a live donor vs. a cadaveric donor for a person who needs a kidney transplant?

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What is the advantage of a live donor vs. a cadaveric donor for a person who needs a kidney transplant?

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Studies show that persons who have a live donor kidney transplant experience a higher success rate as well as a longer life span of the transplanted organ. Also, with a live donor, the long waiting period on a transplant list can be avoided.