What is a kidney transplant?

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a failing or non-functioning kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor. It is typically performed on individuals with end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure. The transplanted kidney takes over the role of filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood, restoring kidney function and improving the recipient's quality of life.

Who requires a Kidney Transplant?

Kidney transplantation is typically considered as a treatment option for individuals with end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure. Some common conditions that may lead to the need for a kidney transplant include:

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

• End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

• Diabetes

• Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

• Congenital Kidney Disorders

• Other Kidney Disorders

Types of Kidney Transplant

There are two types of liver transplant-

• Living donor liver transplant- The living donor undergoes thorough medical and psychological evaluations to ensure their suitability for donation and to minimize any potential risks.

• Deceased donor liver transplant- Deceased donor kidneys are procured from individuals who have died due to accidents, trauma, or other causes of brain or cardiac death.

Who can donate?

• The donor can be a spouse, relative or friend

• The blood group should be compatible

• The donor should be older than 18 years of age.

• The physical and mental health of the donor should be good.

• The donor should have a BMI (Body Mass Index) less than 35

What factors can disqualify a person as a donor?

• Kidney disease or impaired kidney function

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Cancer 

• Chronic infections (such as HIV, hepatitis B or C)

• Autoimmune diseases

• Significant heart, lung, or liver disease

• Hepatitis B or C

• Active tuberculosis

• Systemic infections 

• Obesity

What are the risks of a kidney transplant?

Some complications from liver surgery may include:

• Rejection

• Infection

• Surgical complications

• Side effects of immunosuppressive medications

• Cardiovascular problems

• Kidney function issues

• Surgical complications in the donor

It's important to note that the risks and complications associated with kidney transplantation can vary among individuals. The transplant team will provide detailed information about the potential risks, preventive measures, and post-transplant care to help manage and minimize these risks. Regular follow-up and adherence to the prescribed medication regimen are crucial for long-term success and to mitigate potential complications.

Technology

State-of-the-art dedicated operation theatre is equipped with latest equipment. This has helped Asian Centre for Urology and Kidney Transplant to successfully run the program for Uro-Oncology. The latest technology makes the complicated procedure like Reconstructive Urology, Pediatric Urology, Endourology and Laser Kidney Stone Surgery easier and beneficial for the patients.

Services

• Kidney Transplant- The need of renal transplantation arises when the normal capacity of kidney functions gets restricted to a small fraction. A safe and healthy kidney transplantation procedure is conducted which is followed by a healthy lifestyle program to ensure best post-operative impact.

• Reconstructive Urology- The Asian team of urologists are highly proficient in dealing with all kinds of urological abnormalities happened due to accidental injuries or surgeries.

• Uro-oncology- A multidisciplinary approach is implemented to treat bladder cancer (radical cystectomy), prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy), kidney cancers (radical nephrectomy) and cancers of urinary tract and genital organs.

• Pediatric Urology- This branch of urology manages and treats the inborn genitourinary deformities in children like cryptochidism, hypospadias and other related disorders.

• Laparoscopic Urology- This department deals with minimally invasive surgery in which surgery is done through keyhole incisions. This method is generally implemented for kidney stone removals and nephrectomy.

• Urethral Stricture Surgery- Curative treatment is provided when stricture is affected due to any disease or infection. The post operative treatment process continues for long time to avoid recurrence.

• Laser Prostate Surgery- Treatment of enlarged prostrate and related disorders.

• Laser Kidney Stone Surgery- This is the latest technique that is used to remove kidney stones through a keyhole surgery.

• Prosthetic Urology- Treatment of urinary incontinence.

• Female Urology- This section is concerned with the treatment of diseases related to female urinary tract.

• Andrology- This branch of urology deals with infertility and male reproductive system.