Top Kidney Transplant Hospital in India

The average kidney transplant cost in India will be anywhere between Rs 6 - 10 lakh. To know more about the kidney surgery cost in India, get in touch with the customer care of Max Hospital.  

The average success rate of a kidney transplant is expected to be 90-95 %.

A person can't be a donor if he/she is suffering from:

• Diabetes
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• HIV
• Hepatitis
• Cancer
• Acute infections
• Mental health condition

The donor's physical and mental health must be in good working order. More than 18 years of age is required. To be a kidney donor, the person must be in a good and positive mental and physical state. The donor needs to take certain precautions before the surgery, like maintaining a healthy routine and diet. This will help with a speedy recovery. From the start of the treatment to the donor's discharge day, Max Hospital closely monitors the donor's health.

Max Hospital, India adopts advanced technologies for kidney transplants surgeries in India. These include:

• Advanced ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation procedure
• Robotic kidney transplantation surgery and laparoscopic surgeries of the urinary tract.
• Max Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and eminent nephrologists and urologists who have conducted many kidney transplant surgeries.

After surgery, the patient is taken to the recovery room and is continuously monitored for alterations in vital parameters.

• Pain medicines are administered to manage post-operative pain.
• Lib movement is encouraged at the earliest to avoid deep vein thrombosis
• Deep breathing exercises are promoted to prevent chest congestion.
• Patients are predominantly monitored for graft rejection. Rejection is the most frequent and significant complication of renal transplantation. Thus the patient needs to take anti-rejection medications as prescribed, without missing a dose to avoid graft rejection.

During the kidney transplant, the patient is under general anesthesia, so the patient is not conscious during the procedure.

• The surgical team monitors the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen level during the operation.
• A surgical incision in the bottom side of the abdomen is used to transplant the new kidney into the body.
• Blood veins in the lower abdomen that are directly above one of the legs are attached to the donor kidney's blood vessels.
• In the new kidney, the ureter, which connects the kidney to the bladder, is linked to the bladder.

Before the surgery, patients need to undergo a thorough medical and surgical assessment. They undergo a series of laboratory tests, including complete blood count, renal functions test, USG kidneys, etc. Patients receive immunosuppressive drugs to avoid graft rejection. Perioperative antibiotic therapy is adapted to prevent postoperative infections. The preoperative diagnostic test panel includes:

1. Renal function tests
2. Complete blood count to rule out anemia
3. Measurement of arterial blood gases
4. Physical examination
5. Chest radiograph, etc.

There are many causes of renal failure. Doctors at Max Hospital perform specialized medical tests to diagnose the cause and the extent of renal damage. These are the tests generally performed to identify the extent of renal disease.

1. Renal Ultrasound: The imaging exam makes use of high-frequency sound waves to view the kidneys through real-time imaging tests.
2. CT: Computed Tomography combines special X-ray equipment along with computers to present multiple images and pictures of the kidney. With the help of these, doctors can estimate the exact causes of kidney failure.
3. Blood Tests: Renal function tests are a series of blood tests that help in determining the abnormalities in the renal excretory system.
4. Renal Scintigraphy: It is a renal nuclear test. The kidneys are evaluated with the help of a gamma camera and a radiotracer. This test renders information about the functions of the kidneys and how well it can excrete urine.
5. Tissue Biopsy: With the help of imaging studies, a small portion of the kidney tissue is removed and studied under the microscope for abnormalities.

Some signs of renal failure and end-stage renal disease that demands renal transplant are:

1. Nausea and vomiting
2. Loss of appetite
3. Fatigue and weakness
4. Sleep problems
5. Changes in urination
6. Muscle twitches and cramps
7. Swelling in the ankles and feet
8. Persistent itching
9. Chest pain, when fluid builds up at the lining of the heart
10. Shortness of breath and high blood pressure.

Max Hospital, India, offers exceptional treatments in:

•  Kidney transplant
•  Live donor transplant including an advanced ABO Incompatible Kidney Transplant procedure (transplant without a blood type match).

The kidney’s size does not matter during transplant. However, the patient should be fit for the operation.

Yes, you can have two kidney transplants. And as per studies, the success rate of the second kidney transplant is comparable to the first one.

A kidney transplant will enable you to lead a normal life. You can resume your normal activities, including work, within two months of the surgery.

For best results, a male should get a kidney from a male donor and vice versa.

A kidney transplant is suitable for all age groups. Any patient, whether a child or senior citizen, can get a kidney transplant provided they are fit for the operation.

On average, a kidney transplant can last between 10 and 12 years.

According to studies, people with kidney transplants have a longer lifespan than those with dialysis.