Find out about the different surgical procedures that are sometimes used to treat problems caused by kidney cysts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).

Find out when kidney transplants may be needed, how they are performed, what it’s like to have this surgery, the risks and benefits, and alternative treatments available. If you’re considering having a transplant, please also talk to your kidney specialist and transplant team for advice and information.

As ADPKD progresses or gets worse, the size and number of the kidney cysts increases. Eventually the cysts begin to affect how the kidneys function, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops, which may result in kidney failure.