Living Donor & Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation
Renal Transplantation places a healthy donor kidney into the iliac fossa of patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis, restoring normal renal filtration and eliminating dialysis dependence.
Kidney transplant
Clinical Overview & Disease Information
Renal Transplantation places a healthy donor kidney into the iliac fossa of patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis, restoring normal renal filtration and eliminating dialysis dependence.
Signs & Symptoms
- • Fatigue, weakness, and anemia due to low erythropoietin
- • Loss of appetite and metallic taste in mouth
- • Oliguria (markedly reduced urine output)
- • Severe fluid overload with bilateral leg swelling and puffiness around eyes
- • Uremic pruritus (intense itching)
- • Refractory hypertension
- • Severe uremic pericarditis
- • Hyperkalemia (Serum Potassium > 6.5 mmol/L)
- • Acute pulmonary edema
Causes & Risk Factors
Primary Causes & Etiology
- Diabetic Nephropathy (Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes)
- Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis & IgA Nephropathy
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Who is at Higher Risk?
- Patients with eGFR < 15 ml/min/1.73m2 (Stage 5 ESRD)
- Long-term hemodialysis / peritoneal dialysis patients
Diagnostic Evaluation & Testing
| Diagnostic Test | Clinical Purpose / What It Shows |
|---|---|
| High-Resolution HLA Tissue Typing & Donor Specific Antibody (DSA) Crossmatch | Confirms 6-antigen HLA matching and absence of pre-formed donor antibodies |
| Renal CTA & DTPA / MAG3 Nuclear Scan | Evaluates donor renal vascular anatomy and differential split function |
Comprehensive Treatment Options
Living Related Donor Renal Allotransplantation
Implantation of healthy donor kidney into extraperitoneal right iliac fossa with vascular and ureteroneocystostomy anastomoses.
Deceased Donor (Cadaveric) Renal Transplantation
Transplantation of deceased donor kidney from national organ sharing registry.
Advanced Medical Technologies Available in Partner Hospitals
Possible Complications If Untreated
Recovery Timeline, Diet & Lifestyle Care
Recovery Timeline
| Procedure / Stage | Expected Recovery Duration |
|---|---|
| Surgical Ward Monitoring | 5 to 7 days |
| Foley Catheter & Ureteral Stent Removal | 14 days |
| Return to Normal Active Living | 4 to 6 weeks |
Recommended Post-Treatment Diet
- High fluid intake (2.5 - 3L/day)
- Low sodium diet
- Hygiene cooked food diet
Essential Lifestyle Changes
- Daily urine output, weight, and blood pressure logging
- Take Tacrolimus at exact 12-hour times
- Avoid contact sports
Prevention & Long-Term Health
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a transplanted kidney last?
Living donor kidney transplants last an average of 15 to 20+ years with proper immunosuppression adherence.
Top Recommended Specialists Available
Dr. Biswarup Purkayastha
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Padhan
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Dr. Varun Mittal
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Dr. Rajiv Yadav
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Dr. Giriraj Bora
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Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gupta
Head - Critical Care (Unit III) & Heart & Lung Transplant Team
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Dr. Rajesh Misra
Chairperson - Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine
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Dr. Shyam Sunder Mahansaria
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Global Cost Comparison Matrix
| Procedure | USA (Avg) | India (ISG) | Turkey (Avg) | Thailand (Avg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney transplant | $140,000 | $12,500 | $22,000 | $25,000 |
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Get Free Treatment EstimateCommonly Prescribed Medications
- Tacrolimus 1mg twice daily
- Mycophenolate Mofetil 500mg twice daily
- Prednisone 5mg
- Cotrimoxazole 400/80mg
International Patient Guide
- Passport & Visa
- State Transplant Authorization Committee Approval
- Renal CT Angiogram & Dialysis Records