Kidney Transplant
Kidney Transplant
A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor is placed into a patient with end-stage kidney disease to restore normal kidney function and improve quality of life.
Types
Surgical
Summary
A kidney transplant is a life-saving procedure in which a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor is placed into a person with end-stage kidney disease. It restores near-normal kidney function and improves survival and quality of life compared to dialysis. Advances in surgical techniques and medications have significantly improved success rates.
Key Benefits
Treatment Procedures
Overview
- ✔Preferred treatment for end-stage kidney disease
- ✔Better survival compared to dialysis
- ✔Restores kidney function
- ✔Improves quality of life
- ✔Advances in donor matching and surgical techniques improve outcomes
Types of Surgery
- ✔Minimally Invasive Surgery
- ✔Robotic Surgery
Purpose
- To treat end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure
- To eliminate or reduce dependence on dialysis
- To improve energy levels, appetite, and daily functioning
- To extend life expectancy
- To enhance overall quality of life
Conditions Treated
- End-stage kidney disease
- Chronic kidney failure
Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Blood tests
- Tissue typing
- Imaging studies
- Cardiac assessment
- Overall health evaluation
Risks
- Organ rejection
- Infection due to immunosuppressive therapy
- Blood clots or bleeding
- Delayed graft function
- Side effects from long-term medications
Why Choose India?
India offers advanced transplant centers, experienced surgeons, cost-effective treatment options, and internationally accredited hospitals, making it a preferred destination for kidney transplantation.
Overview Points
- ✔ Preferred treatment for end-stage kidney disease
- ✔ Better survival compared to dialysis
- ✔ Restores kidney function
- ✔ Improves quality of life
- ✔ Advances in donor matching and surgical techniques improve outcomes
Signs & Symptoms
- ⚠ Persistent fatigue and weakness
- ⚠ Swelling of the legs, ankles, or face
- ⚠ Shortness of breath
- ⚠ Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite
- ⚠ Poor urine output
- ⚠ Difficulty controlling blood pressure
How It Is Done
- 1Pre-transplant evaluation including blood tests, tissue typing, imaging studies, cardiac assessment, and overall health evaluation.
- 2General anesthesia is administered
- 3Donor kidney is placed in the lower abdomen (pelvis)
- 4Blood vessels are connected to recipient’s blood vessels
- 5Ureter is connected to the bladder
- 6Incisions are closed and patient is monitored in specialized care
Recovery
- 💊 Hospital stay typically lasts 5–10 days
- 💊 Most transplanted kidneys begin working within days
- 💊 Regular blood tests and follow-up visits are essential
- 💊 Lifelong immunosuppressive medications are required
- 💊 Full recovery may take 6–12 weeks
Additional Information
- ℹ Native kidneys are usually left in place unless medically necessary to remove
- ℹ Patients are closely monitored in intensive or transplant care units