Kidney Transplant
A procedure in which a new donor kidney is placed in the body is called a kidney transplant. This procedure is done usually in kidney failure cases.
Donor kidneys might come from living donors or deceased organ donors.
Indications
- Chronic kidney diseases
- Kidney failure
Contraindications
- Recurring infection
- Short life expectancy
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Serious health condition
Risk Factors
- Bleeding
- Infections
- Breathing problems
- Rejection of the transplanted kidney
PROCEDURE
- The procedure usually takes 2-4 hours.
- New kidney is placed either on the left or right side of the abdomen and connected to the blood vessels & bladder.
- The patient needs to stay at the hospital for at least seven days to have a proper recovery.
- New kidney may start working immediately or it may take several days.
- On average transplanted kidney lasts up to 10-15 years.
Management
- Avoid lifting heavy things
- Avoid driving for at least six weeks
- Light exercises
- Avoid sports
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid raw or undercooked foods
- Have a protein-rich diet
Some facts about the Kidney Transplant
| Number of days taken for initial investigations | 7 |
| Number of days in ICU | 3 |
| Number of days in Room | 4 |
| Follow up days | 25 |
| Total days required to stay overseas for treatment | 53 |
Role of Parishay Healthcare in Planning Kidney Transplant!
After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.
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