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Why Choose Wockhardt Hospitals For Kidney Transplant?

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Why choose Wockhardt Hospitals
for Kidney Transplant?

The ideals we follow at Wockhardt Hospitals are to provide the best quality treatment possible and enrich the quality of life for our patients. Our medical professionals work hard towards this goal and ensure every patient walking into our hospitals goes back healthier and happier. One of the life-saving specialties in Wockhardt Hospitals is Kidney transplant. Our expert kidney transplant team performs these meticulous procedures with medical expertise, and one can rest assured that we have performed thousands of successful transplants to date.

Our entire team of kidney specialists is well-trained, possesses years of experience, and provides top-notch pre and postoperative care owing to the world-class facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure. So, you don’t have to think twice once you choose Wockhardt Hospitals to take care of your health.

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Dr. Puneet Bhuwania

Kidney Transplant
Mira Road

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DR PRITISH SHAH

Kidney Transplant
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What is a Kidney Transplant?

Kidneys are the two bean-shaped organs in the abdomen that help filter the liquid and remove waste from our body. Sometimes, these kidneys may lose their ability to filter due to various reasons, and consequently, harmful levels of toxins may accumulate in the body, leading to hazardous effects.

In such conditions, a healthy donor can donate a kidney to an individual whose kidneys don’t function well. The procedure of replacing the old malfunctioning kidney with a new donated one is called a Kidney transplant. A kidney transplant is usually done in those with an end-stage renal disease where the kidney loses its function up to 90%. This could result from many conditions like diabetes, uncontrolled blood pressure, PKD, etc.

Until the transplant is performed, the patient mechanically gets the waste removed through dialysis.

Why do you need a
Kidney Transplant?

As mentioned before, a kidney operation or transplant is done when the functioning of both kidneys drops to dangerously low levels. 

There are some conditions where a kidney transplant procedure can be done. This includes-

  • Renal obstructive conditions include posterior urethral valves, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, megaureter, etc.
  • Congenital nephrotic syndrome
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Nail-patella syndrome
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Berger disease
  • Henoch-schonlein purpura
  • Wegener’s granulomatosis

While it is possible to survive on regular dialysis, an external machine that removes waste and purifies the blood, a kidney transplant can be life-changing in many ways.

A kidney transplant can be a treatment option for chronic kidney diseases or end-stage renal disease where one gets:

  • Better quality of life
  • Reduced risks from dialysis
  • Reduced mortality
  • Dietary options
  • Reduced treatment cost in the long run.

Our doctors at Wockhardt Hospitals will be able to guide you and advise you based on your condition. 

How do I get ready for a
Kidney operation?

Planning for kidney surgery can be of great use in case of a Kidney transplant. Most of these instructions will be given by the surgeons at Wockhardt Hospitals. 

Here are some of the basic things to keep in mind before the kidney transplant:

Kidney Transplant Treatment
  • Other medications: Talk about the other medications that you are on, especially ones like blood thinners, as they will have to be stopped before the surgery, at least for one week.
  • Food: Eat light meals on the day before the surgery and a liquid diet from the night before.
  • Stay Hydrated: Take sufficient water and avoid complex foods and liquids. Make sure there is good bowel movement before the kidney surgery.
  • Stop Smoking: Make sure you stop smoking at least 4 weeks before the surgery, as smoking can have various complications.

Kidney Transplant
Procedure

Kidney Transplant Procedure

  • Assessing if you are eligible for a Kidney transplant - Only if you meet certain criteria will you be eligible for the kidney operation. This includes the condition, your overall fitness, age, weight, etc.
  • Finding an eligible donor - Kidney donors can be both living and deceased members. Living usually includes a family member or friend. Deceased donors are cadaver donors from those who have already chosen to donate without a disease.
  • Matching process - The blood types are matched, the human leukocyte is matched, and once these are confirmed, it is checked if the recipient’s antibodies will attack the transplant. This is called crossmatching.
  • The process - Once you are prepped at the hospital, your blood sample is taken for an antibody test. The entire process is done under general anesthesia, which starts from the premedication to the IV anesthetic. This is followed by a complete kidney operation.
  • Postoperative care - You will be kept under monitory until all systems are to go. Once a stable state is reached, the kidney is checked for proper elimination of wastes. The doctor will also prescribe postoperative medications along with immunosuppressants.
  • Discharge - You will be discharged after a thorough examination. Medications will be given that need to be strictly followed. This includes pain medications, immunosuppressants, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics as well. Follow-up is essential to ensure the success of the kidney surgery and also to ensure that there are no issues as such.

What Happens During a
Kidney Transplant Treatment?

A kidney transplant operation is a major operation that requires prior preparation, planning, proper care, and aftercare. The entire kidney transplant procedure is as follows:

  • First, the recipient is checked if fit for surgery. This includes overall general fitness for surgery and needs for surgery.
  • The donor needs to be found, which could be a known person. If not, one has to register in a roster list for turn-wise allotments. This donor can be either a living donor or a cadaver/dead donor.
  • The donor also needs to undergo evaluation based on their fitness and compatibility with the recipient. This includes blood typing, HLA matching, antibody compatibility, etc.
  • The transplant operation is performed under general anesthesia, and the transplant is carried out, ensuring blood flow is present.
  • After the surgery, the patient is kept under observation so that one can watch out for any complications.
  • Postoperative care includes medications, a proper diet, and enough consumption of water.

What Happens After a
kidney Transplant Treatment?

The postoperative period is of great importance for the success of kidney transplant surgery. It includes the recovery period and postoperative care at home as well. There might be postoperative pain, for which the doctors will prescribe medications. Immunosuppressants will also be given, as there shouldn’t be any rejection of the foreign organ.

You can leave the hospital in the second week. Thereafter, regular appointments are necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the kidney transplant. After a few months, one can return to their regular life.

How to Choose the Best Kidney
Transplant Hospital in India?

Many hospitals offer complex procedures like kidney transplants in India. Making a choice might be difficult, but one can go for hospitals that have an expert team of medical professionals, cutting-edge equipment, good in-patient facilities, and a good track record. One such hospital that will be able to satisfy you in all these ways is Wockhardt Hospitals for Kidney Transplants. We can easily say that we provide the best overall treatment experience for a Kidney transplant in India from all aspects while being understanding and compassionate towards our patients and their family.

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FAQs

A kidney transplant surgery, when done with all the prior preparation, has a high success rate of close to 95%. The patients who receive kidneys from live donors have a much longer survival time than others.
The entire procedure is performed under general anesthesia, but one can expect a good deal of postoperative pain at the incision site and surgery during healing.
The cost of a kidney transplant is quite high, ranging from 5 lakhs to 12 lakhs. This is inclusive of all the procedures. While the procedure cost is high, it is lower compared to the lifetime of dialysis and medications.
A healthy individual requires only one kidney for normal healthy functioning. Sometimes, people may be born with only one kidney. This is why a living donor can donate his/ her kidney to one who has lost both.
The success rate of kidney transplants is high, but they also come with a set of risks, just like any other surgery. Some of these include allergies, bleeding, Rejection of organs, leakages, infection, and blood clots.
Dos Don’ts
Drink plenty of water to eliminate toxins. Don’t smoke or drink alcohol at least a week before surgery.
Stop consumption of solid food from the night before. Don’t perform any activity that would reduce your fitness level before the surgery.
Ensure an active lifestyle, proper health, and fitness prior to surgery. Don’t take on added strain both physically and mentally before the kidney operation.
Try to find a known source of the living donor, as they would be a better match and have higher success rates compared to deceased donors. Don’t hide any medical issues from your doctor.
The success rates for kidney transplant surgery are quite high. People who undergo this surgery have a longer life and can continue living their normal life with a few modifications to ensure a better prognosis. This includes regular checkups, advised medications, and avoiding alcohol and smoking.
Within one to two weeks, the patient may be discharged from the hospital. For complete recovery, the patient needs to be cautious for at least 8 weeks, after which activities like lifting heavy weights can be done.