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Frequently asked questions 

What is a Kidney Transplant?

Kidney Transplant is a surgical procedure done to replace the failed kidneys with healthy kidneys obtained from a donor. This helps in treating conditions such as severe kidney failure and kidney dysfunction.

What are the benefits of Kidney Transplant?

Following are some benefits of Kidney Transplant:

1. Treatment for end-stage kidney disease
2. Improved patients quality of life
3. Increases the life span of patients suffering from kidney disease

What are the indications of Kidney Transplant?

Following are the indications of Kidney Transplant:

1. Unable to complete dialysis procedure
2. Failure of both the kidneys

What is the preparation required for Kidney Transplant?

1. Should quit smoking at least 1-2 months before the surgery.
2. A few lab tests or other examinations such as prostate test and a mammogram may be recommended by the doctor to the patient.
3. Before undergoing the surgery, the medical condition of the patient will be checked by the doctor.
4. Patient should inform past and present medical and medications history to the doctor.
5. Discuss all the risks and complications along with the benefits of Kidney Transplant with the doctor.
6. Before the surgery, the patient should sign a consent form.

What are the steps involved in Kidney Transplant?

Following are the steps involved in Kidney Transplant:

1. The patient will be sedated by general anesthesia.
2. An incision is made on the abdomen by the surgeon and replaces the failed kidney with a healthy kidney from the donor.
3. The blood supply, ureters and urinary bladder will be connected to the transplanted kidney to restore the normal excretory function and the incisions will be closed by the surgeon.

What is the postprocedure care for Kidney Transplant?

1. Limit the physical activity for at least one month.
2. Avoid lifting heavy weights.
3. The patient should stay in the hospital for at least a week after completion of the surgery.
4. Should follow the diet as advised.
5. The doctor may prescribe some medications to avoid organ rejection by the immune system.
6. Make follow-up visits to the doctor regularly to check the health condition or if the body is adjusted to the new kidney or not, etc.

Who can perform Kidney Transplant?

1. A General Surgeon with experience in performing Kidney Transplants
2. Trained Nephrologist or Urologist

What can be the cost of a Kidney Transplant?

Following factors may affect the cost of Kidney Transplant in Hyderabad:

1. Admission fee
2. Medical condition of the patient
3. Patient age
4. Surgeon fee
5. Post-surgical complications that are involved
6. Type of hospital
7. The admission room that you opted for
8. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc.

Minimum cost for Kidney Transplant in India starts from Rs.4,75,000

Average price in for Kidney Transplant India is approximately Rs.5,40,000

Maximum expenses for Kidney Transplant in India rise up to Rs.7,30,000

Is Kidney Transplant major surgery or minor surgery?

Kidney Transplant is major surgery as it involves in replacing a failed kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor.  

Who can undergo Kidney Transplant?

Following are the individuals who can undergo Kidney Transplant:

1. People with end-stage kidney disease.
2. Individuals with acute kidney dysfunction that cannot be treated with medications.

Who cannot undergo Kidney Transplant?

Following are the individuals who cannot undergo Kidney Transplant:

1. Individuals with a positive HIV infection
2. Individuals who are suffering from serious infectious diseases like bone infections, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, etc.
3. Individuals addicted to smoking, alcohol and illicit drugs

What are the complications and risks involved in Kidney Transplant?

Following are the risks and complications of Kidney Transplant:

1. Organ rejection
2. Blockage or leakage of the ureter
3. Allergic reactions to the anesthesia
4. Failure of the transplanted kidney
5. Infection
6. Loss of blood

What is the time required to complete Kidney Transplant?

A surgeon may take almost 2 to 3 hours to complete the Kidney Transplant. 

What is the recovery time?

Recovery time from Kidney Transplant may be around 3 to 8 weeks and depends on the health condition of the patient.

What is the success rate of Kidney Transplant?

Following factors may affect the success rate of Kidney Transplant:

1. Patient age
2. Health condition of the patient
3. Experience of the surgeon 

However, the success rate of Kidney Transplant maybe 85% to 90%.

Does Kidney Transplant cause pain?

Kidney Transplant does not cause any pain during surgery. However, after the surgery, there may be mild to moderate pain.

Is Kidney Transplant a permanent procedure/surgery?

Kidney Transplant may not be a permanent surgery as the life span of the transplanted kidney from a deceased donor is 12 years and from a living person lasts up to 15 years. 

What are the long-term effects of Kidney Transplant?

Following are the long-term effects of Kidney Transplant:

1. Chance of transplanted kidney failure
2. Improved lifespan for around 10 to 15 years

What are the available options if Kidney Transplant is not successful?

If Kidney Transplant is not successful, then the doctor may suggest dialysis.