Are the kidneys with the disease left in place when a brand new one is put in place? Yes, unless there are special reasons (e.g., kidneys that became to big because of the disease, or that are infected) the kidneys are left in place, and the new kidney is placed in the lower abdomen, near the hip bone, close to the bladder and the vessels that supply the kidney.
Will infants and young children be too small to receive adult-sized ortgans? Yes they will, in some instances they have to wait for an organ from other children of the same size. The hope is that the generosity of parents of terminally or injured children will be willing to donate their organs. When confronted with the death of a child, sometimes sudden and unexpected, this decision could be not easy, but the thought that their child’s organs can help up to eight other children can provide comfort.
Does transplantation of an organ from a donor of a different gender make you different? No, it doesn't. Organs of different gender work equally well and by no means they can affect the character of the recipients, even if they are different in gender.
Would receiving an organ transplant change my personality? The transplanted organ helps the body work, but it doesn't change who you are inside. Sometimes, people might feel different after surgery because they are happy to be healthy or because they went through a tough experience, but their true self stays the same.
Does the transplanted organ last forever? Yes, it may function well for entire lifespan of the recipient.
Could different organs be transplanted in the same person if needed? Yes they can. The surgical procedure is called simultaneous combined transplantation.