A kidney transplant provides the best long-term outcome for patients with end-stage kidney disease. The kidney may come from a cadaveric donor or from a living donor. All patients with end-stage kidney disease should be considered for a transplant. Age is not a major determinant of the outcome but the presence of comorbid disease adversely affects survival. Patients do not generally have their native kidneys removed and the transplanted kidney is placed extraperitoneal in the iliac fossa. A kidney transplant generally takes three to four hours. The blood vessels of the donor's kidney are attached to your blood vessels and the ureter (the tube which connects the kidney to the bladder) is joined to your bladder. A small plastic tube called a stent is placed inside the ureter to make sure you are able to pass urine. The average length of stay is 7-10 days. Between four and six weeks after your transplant, the stent is removed under local anesthetic as a day case procedure, with no need to stay overnight in the hospital. Patients require frequent follow-up after discharge (two or three times each week initially). Lifelong immunosuppression is required to prevent rejection. Long-term follow-up is also imperative, including annual screening for cancers, drug toxicity, and cardiovascular disease. A formal and informative discussion will be done prior to transplantation with your transplant surgeon regarding the benefits of transplantation, and the risks and complications (early and late) following kidney transplantation.
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Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension-related kidney disorders, glomerular diseases, kidney stones, electrolyte imbalances, and renal failure.
You should consult a nephrologist if you have persistent high blood pressure, diabetes with kidney complications, swelling in the legs or face, blood or protein in urine, abnormal kidney function tests, or symptoms of chronic kidney disease.
Yes. He offers comprehensive kidney transplant services, including pre-transplant evaluation, donor and recipient assessment, post-transplant care, and long-term follow-up to ensure successful outcomes.
Yes. Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder has extensive expertise in managing both Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), providing personalized treatment plans based on each patient's medical condition.
Yes. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney disease. Early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and proper treatment can help protect kidney function and prevent complications.
He is an AIIMS-trained nephrologist with over 26 years of experience, international fellowship training, more than 40 research publications, and extensive expertise in dialysis and kidney transplantation. He has also served as Chairman and Head of leading nephrology departments in India.
Please bring your previous medical records, laboratory reports, imaging studies, current medications, blood pressure records, and any previous dialysis or transplant-related documents to help with an accurate evaluation.
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