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Leeds teenager to receive father's kidney after mother's failed Leeds teenager to receive father's kidney after mother's failed
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A teenager is to have a transplant to receive a kidney from his father after one donated by his mother started to fail.A teenager is to have a transplant to receive a kidney from his father after one donated by his mother started to fail.
Akash Suryavansi, 17, from Harehills, Leeds, was born with kidney dysplasia and had dialysis until he was six.Akash Suryavansi, 17, from Harehills, Leeds, was born with kidney dysplasia and had dialysis until he was six.
After 11 years with one of his mother's kidneys, he had to return to dialysis.After 11 years with one of his mother's kidneys, he had to return to dialysis.
After he was placed on the transplant waiting list, they found his father could now donate due to advances in medicine since the first transplant.After he was placed on the transplant waiting list, they found his father could now donate due to advances in medicine since the first transplant.
The disease means cysts have developed inside the kidney, replacing normal tissue and preventing the kidney from functioning.The disease means cysts have developed inside the kidney, replacing normal tissue and preventing the kidney from functioning.
Akash currently has to have about 12 hours of dialysis a day, with the organ transplant due to take place on Friday.Akash currently has to have about 12 hours of dialysis a day, with the organ transplant due to take place on Friday.
Aky Suryavansi, Akash's father, said: "He's my son, so it's a no-brainer.Aky Suryavansi, Akash's father, said: "He's my son, so it's a no-brainer.
"Obviously [his mother] Tina has given her kidney already, she only has one left for herself, so I've actually got the opportunity to give mine now.""Obviously [his mother] Tina has given her kidney already, she only has one left for herself, so I've actually got the opportunity to give mine now."
Akash's story was initially shared as part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's Be A Hero campaign, aiming to increase the number of people signing the organ donor register.
Jamie Coulson, BBC Look North Health CorrespondentJamie Coulson, BBC Look North Health Correspondent
Eleven years ago, when Akash was in desperate need of a kidney transplant, both his parents volunteered to be donors.Eleven years ago, when Akash was in desperate need of a kidney transplant, both his parents volunteered to be donors.
Following tests, his mum was found to be a suitable donor but his dad was rejected because his blood group didn't match.Following tests, his mum was found to be a suitable donor but his dad was rejected because his blood group didn't match.
This is what's known as being ABO-incompatible and at the time would have made it impossible to prevent the organ being rejected.This is what's known as being ABO-incompatible and at the time would have made it impossible to prevent the organ being rejected.
Since then, advances in medical knowledge have made these transplants possible with the use of powerful drugs to suppress the immune system. About 30% of all live donors now have blood groups that are incompatible with the recipient.Since then, advances in medical knowledge have made these transplants possible with the use of powerful drugs to suppress the immune system. About 30% of all live donors now have blood groups that are incompatible with the recipient.
The treatment does carry an increased risk of infection, but in Akash's case it is seen as the best option as his health deteriorates.The treatment does carry an increased risk of infection, but in Akash's case it is seen as the best option as his health deteriorates.
Akash's story was initially shared as part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's Be A Hero campaign, aiming to increase the number of people signing the organ donor register.
According to NHS Blood and Transplant, people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities have to wait up to a year longer than white people for kidney transplants as consent rates for donors can be lower.According to NHS Blood and Transplant, people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities have to wait up to a year longer than white people for kidney transplants as consent rates for donors can be lower.
It is possible to carry out organ transplants between different ethnic groups, but doctors are more likely to find a blood and tissue-type match in someone with the same ethnic background.It is possible to carry out organ transplants between different ethnic groups, but doctors are more likely to find a blood and tissue-type match in someone with the same ethnic background.
Akash said: "I used to go out with mates and do all sorts. Now I have to be in for a certain time because I have to be on a machine for a set time. It's very hard really."Akash said: "I used to go out with mates and do all sorts. Now I have to be in for a certain time because I have to be on a machine for a set time. It's very hard really."
He urged people to sign the organ donor register.He urged people to sign the organ donor register.
"It gives someone another chance at life, it's amazing. You can do everything you want to do," he said."It gives someone another chance at life, it's amazing. You can do everything you want to do," he said.