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What do the experts think, should my partner be able to survive on one kidney that is diseased?
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Survival: As long as the other kidney is normal, there shouldn't be any problems. The kidneys have tremendous reserve redundant capacity and most people do perfectly ok with even one.
Answered 5/2/2013
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