Renal Transplantation

Renal transplantation at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Central Kerala is supported by a dedicated team of nephrologists and transplant surgeons working together through every stage of the patient's journey, from evaluation and transplantation to long term follow up.

The programme manages complex kidney transplants, including ABO incompatible transplantation, transplantation in HLA sensitised patients, and paired donor exchange programmes. Each transplant is supported by comprehensive pre transplant evaluation of both donor and recipient, followed by lifelong follow up to monitor transplant function and protect the health of the transplanted kidney.

Types of transplants we perform

ABO-Incompatible Transplantation
A transplant across mismatched blood groups. Special preparation lowers the antibodies that would otherwise reject the kidney, so a willing donor is not turned away only because of blood group.
HLA-Sensitised Transplantation
For patients whose immune systems are already primed against donor tissue, often from previous transfusions, pregnancies, or a prior transplant. Careful matching and antibody reduction make transplantation possible in these high risk cases.
Donor Swap (Paired Kidney Exchange)
When a donor and recipient are willing but incompatible, they are paired with another mismatched pair so the kidneys can be exchanged. Two incompatible pairs become two successful transplants.
Paediatric Transplantation
Kidney transplantation for children with kidney failure, with dosing, surgical planning, and follow up suited to a growing child.
Geriatric Transplantation
Transplantation for older patients, with careful assessment of heart health and fitness so age alone does not rule out a transplant.
The programme includes full pre transplant evaluation of both donor and recipient, and lifelong post transplant follow up to protect the new kidney.

Frequently asked Questions

Lifelong follow up protects the new kidney. This includes regular blood tests, monitoring of kidney function, and adjustment of immunosuppressant medication to prevent rejection and infection.

Most patients are discharged within one to two weeks and return to normal activity over the following weeks, with regular follow up to monitor kidney function and adjust medication.

When a donor and recipient are willing but incompatible, they are matched with another incompatible pair in the same situation, and the kidneys are exchanged so both recipients receive a compatible transplant.

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