Transplant Overview

What is Kidney Transplant?

  • Introduction to Kidney Transplant
    • Definition: Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure where a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor is placed into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
    • Purpose: The goal is to restore normal kidney function, improve quality of life, and increase life expectancy for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or chronic kidney disease (CKD).

At our clinic, we provide comprehensive transplant service designed to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our team of experienced surgeon and medical professionals specializes in kidney transplantation, offering living donor transplants. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care throughout the entire transplant journey, from pre-transplant evaluations and matching to post-transplant monitoring and support.

Our services include:

  • Pre-Transplant Evaluations: Comprehensive assessments to determine transplant eligibility and prepare patients for the procedure.
  • Living Donor Transplants: Facilitating living donor kidney transplants with personalized support for donors and recipients.
  • Post-Transplant Care: Ongoing monitoring and support to ensure the health and well-being of transplant recipients.
  • Advanced Surgical Techniques: Utilizing the latest surgical innovations, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures.

Our clinic also offers a robust support system for living donors. We recognize the selfless act of donating a kidney and provide dedicated support services to ensure donors' health and well-being are prioritized. From the initial evaluation to post-donation follow-up care, our team is here to support donors every step of the way, ensuring a positive and safe donation experience.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to patient care. Our transplant team works in close partnership with other healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, nephrologists, and specialists, to ensure a seamless continuum of care. This integrated approach helps to optimize patient outcomes and provides a comprehensive support network for our patients, ensuring they receive the highest level of care before, during, and after their transplant.

Benefits and Risks

    • Benefits
      • Improved Quality of Life: Transplant recipients often experience a better quality of life compared to those on dialysis, including increased energy levels and fewer dietary restrictions.
      • Increased Life Expectancy: Successful kidney transplantation can significantly extend the life expectancy of patients compared to long-term dialysis.
      • Freedom from Dialysis: Transplant recipients are no longer dependent on regular dialysis treatments, allowing for a more flexible lifestyle.
      • Enhanced Physical Health: Better regulation of bodily functions such as blood pressure, red blood cell production, and waste filtration.
    • Risks
      • Surgical Risks: As with any major surgery, there are risks including infection, bleeding, and complications related to anesthesia.
      • Rejection: The recipient's immune system may reject the transplanted kidney, requiring careful management with immunosuppressive medications.
      • Side Effects of Medications: Immunosuppressive drugs can have side effects, such as increased risk of infections, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
      • Recurrent Disease: The original kidney disease can sometimes recur in the transplanted kidney.

Eligibility Criteria

    • Recipient Eligibility
      • Medical Criteria: Detailed assessment of overall health, including heart and lung function, to ensure the patient can tolerate surgery and immunosuppressive therapy.
      • Kidney Function: Typically, patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or chronic kidney disease (CKD) are considered for transplantation.
      • Age Considerations: While there is no strict age limit, younger and healthier patients generally have better outcomes.
      • Psychosocial Evaluation: Assessment of the patient’s mental health, support system, and ability to adhere to post-transplant care.
    • Donor Eligibility
      • Living Donors: Donors are evaluated based on their overall health, kidney function, and compatibility with the recipient (blood type and tissue type).
      • Cross-Matching: A test to determine if the recipient's antibodies will attack the donor kidney, which helps prevent rejection.

Find out more about Eligibility

We are committed to improving the quality of life for our patients through state-of-the-art transplant care, continuous innovation, and a compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Trust us to guide you through every step of your transplant journey with expertise and care.

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