Urologists in India

  What Tests Are Done Before A Kidney Transplant?   Kidney Transplants are one of the most done surgeries in today’s medical industry. It is done when kidneys lose their ability to filter out wastes from the body. These waste products can build up over time and be potentially life-threatening. These waste products include urea, the by-product of the nitrogenous breakdown of protein.    The end-stage of chronic kidney disease or overall kidney failure is the most common reason for needing a kidney transplant . And in many ways, a kidney transplant is regarded as a better solution than dialysis because it promotes a better quality of life and lesser chance of increasing complications.   What are the tests done before a kidney transplant? There are many important tests done right before a kidney transplant . The first step is evaluating the condition of the patient, making sure they are physically fit enough to endure the kidney transplant procedur...

  What is a kidney transplant surgery? A kidney transplant surgery , aka renal transplant surgery, is an implantation procedure of a donor’s healthy kidney into a patient having dysfunctional kidneys. The kidneys purify the toxins in the blood and throw out waste from the body in the form of urine. They also balance the body’s fluids and release hormones to control blood pressure. The kidneys are treated with a dialysis procedure if they do not perform their functions effectively. However, a kidney transplant is required when a person’s kidneys have lost 90% of their capacity to perform the functions. A person having diabetes or high blood pressure is at a greater risk for ESRD (end stage renal disease). What is the process for kidney transplant surgery? Kidney transplant surgery is broadly classified into 4 steps. Finding a Donor - Kidney transplant surgery initiates from finding a kidney donor. There are two types of donors: Living Donor: A ki...