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Renal diseases in children pose unique challenges due to their impact on kidney function. Ranging from congenital anomalies to acquired conditions, pediatric renal diseases require specialized care and treatment options. Children affected with renal ailments may experience impaired growth, development, and quality of life as a result. Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial to manage these conditions effectively. While pediatric dialysis has been a critical intervention, renal transplantation offers numerous benefits. However, this procedure comes with its own set of challenges. In this article, Dr Neha Bhandari, Senior Consultant - Pediatric Nephrologist, Aakash Healthcare, New Delhi, sheds light on pediatric renal transplantation, including its benefits, the challenges involved. Need for pediatric renal transplant Pediatric renal transplantation is a complex procedure that involves replacing a child's damaged kidney with a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor. I...