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.
Yes. Through ABO incompatible transplantation, a mismatched blood group donor can still donate after treatment to lower the antibodies that cause
rejection. A donor swap is another option when direct donation is not possible.
Yes. Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai runs an active renal transplantation
programme covering ABO incompatible, HLA sensitised, donor swap,
paediatric and geriatric transplants, with complete pre and post transplant
care.
