{"id":186,"date":"2020-10-05T11:59:26","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T11:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2021-03-12T05:25:25","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T05:25:25","slug":"kidney-transplant-surgery-in-india-procedure-cost-success-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/kidney-transplant-surgery-in-india-procedure-cost-success-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Transplant Surgery In India: Procedure, Cost &#038; Success Rate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issues regarding kidney failure have become quite prominent in recent years. According to a report from WHO, around<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/bulletin\/volumes\/96\/6\/17-206441\/en\/#:~:text=In%202010%2C%20an%20estimated%202.3,without%20access%20to%20chronic%20dialysis.&amp;text=Additionally%2C%20each%20year%2C%20around%201.7,die%20from%20acute%20kidney%20injury.&amp;text=Overall%2C%20therefore%2C%20an%20estimated%205,die%20annually%20from%20kidney%20disease.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> five to ten million <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">individuals (annually) lose their lives due to kidney diseases. However, alongside the inflation of the numbers of affected, the treatment options and success rate, too, are improving worldwide, especially in India. The sudden emergence of Nephrology in the country has put it in second place in terms of kidney transplants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, around <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,500 kidney transplantation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> procedures are performed all over India, with a success rate of almost<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organindia.org\/kidney-diseases\/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20transplant%20success%20rates%20are,transplanted%20kidneys%20are%20still%20functioning.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 85%-90%.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moreover, the expenditure of the treatment in India is comparatively less than other nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to skip ahead if one topic catches your eye:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#list_1\"><b>In what conditions do you need a Kidney Transplant?<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#list_2\"><b>How to Find a Donor for a Kidney Transplant?<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#list_3\"><b>Why is India Popular in Kidney Transplant?<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#list_4\"><b>How should you prepare yourself for a kidney transplant in India?<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#list_5\"><b>Kidney Transplant cost in India<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#list_6\"><b>Recovery after Kidney Transplant<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"list_1\"><b>1. In what conditions do you need a Kidney Transplant?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An individual can undergo kidney transplantation surgery if his or her kidneys have been damaged substantially. Here are a few other health conditions which might prompt the patients to undertake kidney transplantation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESRD (end-stage renal disease)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any form of infection (such as hepatitis, UTI, tuberculosis, etc.), which have spread throughout the body and affected the kidneys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic and acute kidney failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrolled diabetes, which, in turn, can increase the protein in urine and cause bleeding from the kidneys<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blog-highlight\">The chronic kidney issues, like Lupus nephritis, PKD (polycystic kidney disease), Glomerulonephritis, kidney cancer, Malformations, etc.<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"list_2\"><b>2. How to Find a Donor for a Kidney Transplant?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the right kidney donor for a patient seeking a kidney transplant can be quite complicated. In this case, the doctors generally tend to maintain a checklist of eligibility criteria. Here is everything that it might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing someone from the family or friend circle can be ideal if everything else matches appropriately.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The donor should be of 18-65 years of age.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The donor does not have a history of smoking, drinking, or any other serious illness (such as cancer, kidney stones, a severe heart condition, high blood glucose level, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The blood type of the donor and patient should either match or be compatible with each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The donor needs to be physically fit and have to have a natural kidney function.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He or she (the donor) should not have a BMI of over 30.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, both the donor and the patient have to undergo the following legal formalities and physical tests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport copy (if travelling from a different country)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attested birth certificate and family record\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage certificate and the consent of the better half (if married)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical reports, which might include \u2013<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood group test\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney function test\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrolytes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HLA (human leukocyte antigen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renal ultrasound\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinalysis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal ultrasound\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doppler ultrasound (performed to check the condition of kidney vessels)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serology (for contagious diseases, such as Hepatitis C, HIV, etc.)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pap smear and Mammogram (for women)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostate evaluation (for men)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the procedures are done, the doctor would ask the donor to follow a proper diet enriched with fruits, lean protein, whole grains, and vegetables, etc. According to the doctors, the success of the transplantation will improve if the donor is available during the surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-highlight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recovery period of the donor generally varies from one person to another. However, on average, after making the donation, the individual might require almost four to six weeks to recover. During this period, the donor must not perform any strenuous works.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-187 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kidney-transplant-info-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kidney-transplant-info-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kidney-transplant-info-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kidney-transplant-info-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kidney-transplant-info-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kidney-transplant-info-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kidney-transplant-info.jpg 1773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"list_3\"><b>3. Why is India Popular in Kidney Transplant?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owing to the recent medical evolution in the Indian therapeutic scenario, the Nephrology department of the country has improved to a massive extent. The following are a few reasons which are prompting patients from all around the world to choose India for kidney transplantation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Experienced Surgeons: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The department of Nephrology in India has flourished primarily due to the unparalleled experience and competence of the surgeons. Besides performing the surgery successfully, they can also provide several suggestions, which may prove to be beneficial for the patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>High Success Rate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per reports, India currently has an overall success rate in the arena of kidney transplantation of around 90%. It, in turn, reflects the aptitude and proficiency of the nephrologists of the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Pre and Post-Operative Care: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides performing the surgery ingeniously, the clinics of India also provide pre and post-operative care to its patients. Moreover, the overall hospitality of the clinic is pretty top-notch as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Proper Legal Requirements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Like any other organ transplantations, the Indian government has also laid some kidney transplants rules. So, in case if anything goes wrong, the family of the patients can apply them for their purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Ease of Getting Medical Visa:<\/b> The procedure of getting a medical visa for India does not comprise of any lengthy documentation at all. Thus, it will not take much time to complete it all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blog-highlight\"><b>COVID-Care: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the current COVID-19 circumstance, the hospitals in India are following several stringent rules to help its patients avoid the disease. So, there is no need to worry about it at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"list_4\"><b>4. How should you prepare yourself for a kidney transplant in India?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney transplantation is a minutely-complicated procedure. Hence, to undergo the surgery safely, you may need to follow some crucial steps. The following are a few of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Diet, Exercise, and Healthy Habits\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop the habits of smoking, drinking, and the usage of tobacco.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume a healthy vitamin and mineral-rich diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain your weight by performing some mild to moderate exercises (as per the doctor\u2019s suggestion).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take proper medications (prescribed by the physician) routinely.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug abuse is strictly prohibited, as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blog-highlight\">\n<h4><b>Tests and Evaluations\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests for detecting hepatitis and HIV\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lungs and heart evaluation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colonoscopy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver and kidney tests\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different blood tests [PRA (Percent Reactive Antibody), ABO compatibility, total blood count, immune system functions]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tissue-related tests\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrocardiogram (ECG)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper and lower gastrointestinal evaluation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doppler examination\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assessment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are considering undertaking the kidney transplantation procedure in India, then we can help you to get the best treatment in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will provide you with each crucial instruction, which can help you get well as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, we will also prepare your visa and travel documents. So, if you do have us by your side, then you would not have to worry about anything else at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"list_5\"><b>5. Kidney Transplant cost in India<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expense of kidney transplant in India can be affected due to a few reasons. Some of them are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Health Issues: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the patient is suffering from any particular health issue, then the doctors will have to address them through medication. It might cause an increase in the overall expenditure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Donors: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, if the kidney is being donated by someone else (aside from the family members), then they might ask for more charges than usual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Usage of Technology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a clinic is employing various advanced technology, then it might charge more than other options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Type of Surgical Procedure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several types of kidney transplants available in India. So, sometimes, the cost of the whole procedure might depend upon it as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blog-highlight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average kidney transplant expenditure in India usually revolves around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/health-fitness\/health-news\/Organ-is-free-transplant-cost-is-problem\/articleshow\/54014378.cms#:~:text=At%20present%2C%20private%20hospitals%20charge,lakh%20and%20Rs%2035%20lakh.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,00,000 INR to 20,00,000 INR.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While in the USA, the cost goes up to around 2,30,00,000 INR. Conversely, the price of the same in the UK is almost 16,00,000 INR. So, comparatively, the expense of the treatment procedure is lesser than the others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"list_6\"><b>6. Recovery after Kidney Transplant<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, kidney transplant is, indeed, a major surgical procedure. Hence, the patient has to follow some precautionary advice to improve the speed of recovery. Here are some crucial ones among them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The individual has to stay in the hospital for at least six to eight days after the surgery. If the physician considers so, then he or she might ask the patient to stay for a few days more under observation. He or she might need temporary dialysis during this period as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient needs to go for frequent checkups to have an idea about his or her current health condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He or she will have to take some specific medications, such as immunosuppressants, to prevent their immune system from attacking the new organ.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy and well-hydrated diet is recommended for the patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blog-highlight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the surgery, you will be prohibited from lifting an object, which weighs more than ten pounds. You may have to wait for around eight to ten weeks before you can perform the daily activities.<\/span><\/div>\n<h3><b>Take Away\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its complexity, many patients tend to dread the procedure of kidney transplants. However, in all honesty, it is not that frightening at all. If you do follow the instruction of your doctor carefully, then the procedure will be completed without any obstruction. Moreover, owing to the Indian clinic&#8217;s aftercare facilities, you will get well soon pretty quickly as well. Thus, in truth, there is no need to worry about it!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The issues regarding kidney failure have become quite prominent in recent years. According to a report from WHO, around five to ten million individuals (annually) lose their lives due to kidney diseases. 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