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Kidney Transplant in Bhubaneswar

Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant in Bhubaneswar

A Kidney Transplant is a surgical procedure to replace an improperly working kidney with a healthy one. The person who donates a healthy kidney is known as a donor. The kidney can be donated by a person who is alive (a living donor), such as a friend, spouse, or relative, or it can come from a dead person (a deceased donor), who may not be someone you know.

The diseased kidneys remain inside your body, while the healthy kidneys are transferred to the front side of the body, into the lower abdomen. The transplanted kidney then does the work of filtering the waste from your body. With our expert lineup of general surgeons, we offer you the best kidney transplant in Bhubaneswar.

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FAQ's

Kidneys are responsible for carrying out several roles in our body.

  • Removal and filtration of waste: The kidneys flush out harmful and toxic waste products and remove urea and liquid waste from the blood in the form of urine.

  • Balancing electrolytes: The balance of salt, water, minerals, and electrolytes in our body and blood is taken care of by the kidneys.

  • Red blood cell formation: Kidneys are responsible for producing a hormone called erythropoietin, which has a role in the production of RBCs.

  • Regulate blood pressure.

You may need a Kidney Transplant if you're suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is also known as kidney failure. It sometimes becomes necessary to get relief from the following symptoms of ESRD through a Kidney Transplant:

  • Urinary infections

  • Kidney failure is caused by diabetes or high blood pressure

  • Presence of cysts in the kidney (polycystic kidney disease) 

  • Infection of the kidney's filtering unit, the nephron (glomerulonephritis)

  • Diseases of the immune system

  • Inherited diseases of the kidney

  • Obstructions of the kidney

The kidney transplant team includes a transplant surgeon (a trained healthcare professional who places the kidney in your body), a transplant nephrologist (a healthcare professional who specialises in the treatment of the kidneys), transplant nurses (who deal with your appointment and make preparations for pre- and post-procedure), and a psychiatrist or psychologist (a mental health counsellor). The team members may also have a dietitian (an expert in food and nutrition who teaches you about the foods you should eat and avoid) and an anesthesiologist (who specialises in relieving pain with the help of anaesthesia).
 

Before your Kidney Transplant, you may undergo a mental and physical evaluation to make sure that you are ready for the procedure.

  • Mental evaluation: You will be evaluated for any kind of stress, financial problems, or any other issues and doubts that you may have. Both the donor and the recipient undergo this mental evaluation. This evaluation session involves discussions about all the issues of a Kidney Transplant, ranging from before, during, and after the transplant.

  • Physical evaluation: This evaluation involves blood tests and other diagnostic tests to check the overall health and compatibility of the donor and receiver. Diagnostic tests may involve X-rays, ultrasounds, a kidney biopsy, and dental exams.

  • You can expect the following things before a Kidney Transplant:

    • You need to sign an informed consent form before the transplant. If you have any doubts, ask your transplant team.

    • You may undergo Dialysis before a Transplant.

    • You need to avoid anything the night before the surgery.

    • You will be given a sedative agent to make you feel calm and relaxed.

You can expect the following steps during a Kidney Transplant:

  • You will be under general anaesthesia.

  • A cut will be made in your lower abdomen, where the transplanted kidney needs to be placed.

  • Your kidneys won't be removed.

  • Blood vessels around the area are attached to the blood vessels of the new kidney. So that the new kidney may get access to a proper blood supply to function.

  • Then the tube responsible for carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder (ureter) is attached to your bladder.

  • A stent (a tiny plastic tube) is then placed to ensure a good flow of urine. This stent is removed after 6-12 weeks. This procedure for the removal of the stent is called Cystoscopy.

  • A sterile bandage, stitches, dressing, or surgical glue are then applied, and the incision is closed.

A kidney transplant procedure is a complex surgery that generally takes around 3–4 hours to complete.

You can expect the following things in the hospital after a Kidney Transplant procedure:

  • You need to spend several days in the hospital after your Kidney Transplant.

  • After the surgery, you will be shifted to a recovery area where your vitals and body functioning tests will be constantly monitored.

  • A catheter will be placed on your bladder, which will drain urine and also help to check the amount of urine passed. This can be used to assess the functioning of the new kidney.

  • Initially, you will be on a fluid diet that will be given intravenously.

  • After some time, you can have a solid diet.

  • You can expect to have some medications like anti-rejection medicines (to ensure the proper functioning of the transplanted kidney) and painkillers (to reduce pain after the surgery).

  • When your healthcare provider feels that the kidney is functioning properly and has adapted well in your body, you may get discharged from the hospital.

  • When at home, you will need to keep the surgical area dry and clean.

  • You need to avoid any heavy workouts or activities that require too much pressure.

  • During the first few months of your surgery, you will be at risk for several infections. So you need to avoid contact with some people and crowds.

Like any other surgery, a Kidney Transplant comes with its own risks. The complications associated with this may include:

  • Bleeding.

  • Diabetes: It is commonly witnessed as a complication after a Kidney Transplant.

  • Risk of infections such as bladder infection, hernia, oral fungal infection (candidiasis), viral infections like herpes, respiratory viral infections, and pneumonia.

  • Blood clot formation in the arteries connected to the transplanted kidney.

  • Side effects from immunosuppressant drugs (antirejection medications), high blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, hair loss, and mood swings can also increase the risk of cancer.

  • Transplant rejection is rare because anti-rejection medications are prescribed.

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