When kidneys fail, a transplant can give someone their life back. But how does the entire process actually work, from eligibility to recovery? In this episode of Jas-Health, Dr. Rushi Deshpande, Director of Nephrology at Jaslok Hospital and a pioneer in ABO-incompatible (blood group incompatible) kidney transplants, answers the most important questions patients and families have about kidney transplantation. What you'll learn: ✅ Who needs a kidney transplant and when? ✅ Living donor vs. deceased donor transplant, key differences ✅ What is ABO-incompatible transplant and who qualifies? ✅ The step-by-step transplant process: evaluation to surgery ✅ Life after transplant: medications, diet and follow-up ✅ How long does a transplanted kidney last? ✅ Common risks and how they are managed 👨⚕️ About Dr. Rushi Deshpande: Dr. Deshpande is Director of Nephrology at Jaslok Hospital with 20+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in extended criteria and blood group incompatible kidney transplants, and a Gold Medallist in DNB Nephrology. Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai