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Kidney Transplant
Expert kidney transplant including ABO incompatible procedures
Overview
A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a patient whose kidneys have failed. Dr. Rajesh Goel is highly experienced in performing all types of kidney transplants, including complex ABO incompatible procedures and swap/exchange transplants. With over 1100 successful transplants, he provides comprehensive pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant care to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Symptoms & Signs
- Severe fatigue
- Swelling in legs/ankles
- Nausea/vomiting
- Decreased urine output
- Metallic taste in mouth
- Itching
- Muscle cramps
Causes & Risk Factors
- End-stage renal disease
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Chronic glomerulonephritis
- Hypertensive nephrosclerosis
Treatment Options
- Living Donor Transplant
- ABO Incompatible Transplant
- Swap/Exchange Transplant
- Pre-transplant Workup
- Post-transplant Follow-up
- Transplant Donor Evaluation
Diagnosis
- Blood tests (creatinine, BUN, GFR)
- HLA typing
- Crossmatch testing
- Urine tests
- Kidney biopsy
- Imaging studies
Prevention & Tips
- Regular monitoring post-transplant
- Medication compliance
- Healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Avoid smoking/alcohol
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of kidney transplant in Delhi ranges from ₹5-15 lakhs depending on the hospital, type of transplant (living/deceased donor), and post-operative care. At PSRI Hospital, Dr. Rajesh Goel provides transparent pricing with comprehensive packages.
Kidney transplant surgery typically takes 3-5 hours. The patient usually stays in hospital for 7-10 days after the transplant and requires regular follow-up for the first 3 months.
ABO incompatible transplant is performed when the donor and recipient have different blood groups. Special medications and procedures are used to safely perform the transplant, allowing patients to find donors even with blood group mismatch.
A living donor kidney typically lasts 15-20 years, while a deceased donor kidney lasts 10-15 years. With proper medication compliance and regular follow-up with Dr. Rajesh Goel, outcomes can be significantly better.
Uncontrolled diabetes is generally a contraindication for kidney donation. However, well-controlled diabetes may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Consult Dr. Rajesh Goel for a detailed donor evaluation.
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