KIDNEY TRANSPLANT
Kidney Transplantation is a organ Transplant which includes replacement of nonworking kidneys with a healthy kidney from another person (the donor). The healthy kidney takes over the functions of your nonworking kidneys. You can live normally with only one kidney as long as it functions properly

The Kidney Transplant or Renal Transplant is a surgical procedure. The surgeon places the new Kidney in your abdomen and attaches it to the artery that supplies blood to one of your kidneys and to the vein that carries blood away from the kidney. The kidney is also attached to the ureter, which carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. Patient’s own kidneys are usually left in place unless they are causing patient any problems, such as infection.

Kidney Transplant is typically classified as deceased-donor (formerly known as cadaveric) or living-donor transplantation depending on the source of the donor organ. Living-donor renal transplants are further characterized as genetically related (living-related) or non-related (living-unrelated) transplants, depending on whether a biological relationship exists between the donor and recipient.

Causes of Kidney Failure:

Various situations can damage kidneys- Diabetes, High blood pressure and a close family member with kidney disease.

Symptoms of End Stage Renal Disease:

• Urinating less than usual
• Urinary problems - Frequency, urgency
• Bleeding - Due to impaired clotting, from any site
• Easy bruising
• Fatigue
• Confusion
• Nausea, vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Pain - In the muscles, joints, flanks, chest
• Bone pain or fractures
• Itching
• Pale skin (from anemia)

Whether Kidney Transplant or Renal Transplant is an option for patient depends on the specific situation. Patient needs to be thoroughly investigated before the surgery. In the meantime, dialysis will be continued

For Kidney Transplant, the transplant team considers three factors in matching kidneys with prospective donor. These factors help predict whether patient body immune system will accept the new kidney or discard it.

Three factors are:
Blood Tests- patient blood type must be compatible with the donor. Blood type is the most important matching factor.

Human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) – Your cells carry six important HLAs, three inherited from each parent. Family members are most likely to have a complete match. You may still receive a kidney if the HLAs aren’t a complete match as long as your blood type is compatible with the organ donors and other tests show no problems with matching.

Cross-matching antigens- A small sample of blood tested to determine the patient blood will be varied with the organ donor blood.

FAQ on Kidney Transplant

How does kidney failure affect a person’s health?

The kidneys make hormones and balance the minerals in the blood. When the kidneys stop working, most people develop conditions that affect the blood, bones, nerves, and skin. In addition to fatigue, loss of appetite, and leg cramps, some of the more common problems caused by kidney failure are itching, sleep problems, restless legs, weak bones, joint problems, and depression.

Who donates kidneys for transplantation?Donors should be in good general health and between the ages of 18 to 80 and can include parents, children, siblings, other relatives, and friends.

Typically, someone who has cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, sickle cell disease, HIV or hepatitis will not qualify to be a donor.

Can a Non Related Donor donate a Kidney?

Yes, but in very select cases.

How long is the recovery period for the recipient after transplant?

After Transplant Donor can fly back within 8 days of surgery and recipient need to stay approximately for one month to recuperate and follow up with the doctor.

How long will the donor and recipient will be in the hospital?

Stay of 8 days for the patient and 5 days for the donor in the hospital.

What are the documents are requiring for Kidney transplant?
Documents Required for Kidney Transplant

Please check for all the documents before you plan for coming for Kidney transplant.

1. Pass Port, Driving License, Work permit, any other government ID)
2. Pan Card (Social security card, Health card)
3. Affidavit of patient with photo from a particular country (from your country and consulate in India)

4. Affidavit of donor with photo from a particular country (from your country and consulate in India)
5. Affidavit of senior responsible member of the family with photo from a particular country (Donor or recipient father's affidavit)
6. Birth certificate /school leaving certificate
7. Marriage certificate with photographs
8. No objection from concern consulate/ embassy stating that (Mr. ----- is a resident of ------- country. He is working as a ---------. He is suffering from a ------------disease and required a life saving surgery of kidney transplant. We have no objection for the transplantation surgery in India)
9. 4 - passport size photographs