Key Areas of Kidney Transplant Services:

1. Pre-Transplant Evaluation

• Comprehensive medical assessment (blood tests, imaging, cardiac evaluation)
• Kidney function and overall health evaluation
• Immunological testing to match donor and recipient
• Psychological counseling and patient education
• Donor evaluation (living or deceased donor)

2. Types of Kidney Transplant

• Living Donor Kidney Transplant (LDKT) – kidney donated by a living family member or compatible donor
• Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant (DDKT) – kidney obtained from a brain-dead donor

3. Surgical Procedure

• Removal of non-functioning kidney (if required)
• Implantation of donor kidney in the lower abdomen
• Connection of blood vessels and ureter to bladder
• Use of advanced anesthesia and surgical techniques

4. Post-Transplant Care

• Intensive monitoring immediately after surgery
• Immunosuppressive therapy to prevent organ rejection
• Regular blood tests to monitor kidney function
• Nutrition and lifestyle guidance for long-term health

5. Management of Complications

• Early detection and treatment of infections
• Management of vascular or urinary complications
• Monitoring for rejection and long-term organ function

6. Multidisciplinary Approach

• Collaboration among nephrologists, transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care teams
• Support from dietitians, physiotherapists, and counseling teams

7. Follow-Up & Rehabilitation

• Lifelong monitoring and medication adjustment
• Education on lifestyle, diet, and kidney health
• Support for returning to normal daily life and work